Data Analyst

Zurich Australia; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Wellbeing program $500 yearly

New starter e-voucher

Training & development programs

Global mobility opportunities

Sustainability & green offices

Job summary

Zurich Australia is seeking a Data Analyst to help our General Insurance teams unlock insights that improve customer and business outcomes. You’ll work across the analytics lifecycle, partnering with stakeholders to frame problems, analyse data, and deliver dashboards and recommendations that inform decisions.

You will use SQL, Power BI and cloud-native platforms to generate actionable insights, while upholding governance and data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience using SQL to extract, transform and analyse data in complex business environments.
• Strong capability in Power BI, including data visualisation and communicating insights to stakeholders.
• Experience delivering work across the full analytics lifecycle from problem framing to outcome measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with stakeholders and influence decision-making through insights.
• Exposure to Snowflake, dbt or modern cloud-based data platforms will be highly regarded.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, consulting or similarly complex commercial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the end-to-end analytics lifecycle from problem definition through to measurement of outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, test assumptions and identify the right analytical approach
• Prepare, validate and analyse data using SQL, Power BI and other modern analytics platforms
• Develop dashboards, visualisations and insights that support decision-making and business performance
• Communicate findings clearly and translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation, data quality and responsible analytics practices

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics lifecycle

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Job description

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As a Data Analyst within our General Insurance business, you'll play an important role in helping teams make smarter decisions through data. Working across the full analytics lifecycle, you'll partner with stakeholders to uncover business problems, generate meaningful insights and deliver analytics solutions that improve customer and business outcomes.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial thinking. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, initiative and stakeholder engagement are highly valued, helping Zurich continue its transformation into Australia's leading digital insurer.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Contribute across the end-to-end analytics lifecycle from problem definition through to measurement of outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, test assumptions and identify the right analytical approach
• Prepare, validate and analyse data using SQL, Power BI and other modern analytics platforms
• Develop dashboards, visualisations and insights that support decision-making and business performance
• Communicate findings clearly and translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation, data quality and responsible analytics practices

In order to be successful, you will have the following:

• Experience using SQL to extract, transform and analyse data in complex business environments
• Strong capability in Power BI, including data visualisation and communicating insights to stakeholders
• Experience delivering work across the full analytics lifecycle from problem framing to outcome measurement
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with stakeholders and influence decision-making through insights
• Exposure to Snowflake, dbt or modern cloud-based data platforms will be highly regarded
• Experience within insurance, financial services, consulting or similarly complex commercial environments is advantageous

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.