Data Analyst

Verisk; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company in York Region is seeking a Data Analyst to contribute to big data and AI projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing complex datasets, providing insights, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SQL and Excel. Join a recognized great workplace and help drive data-driven strategies.

Benefits

Work flexibility

Training and support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate and transform big data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on large data sets to deliver insights.
• Maintain and improve data integrity and accuracy.
• Produce reports based on business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

The Data Analyst will be a key contributor to Opta’s big data and AI expertise. The incumbent will be responsible for building, analyzing, and reporting on large and sample data assets. Using their strong statistical techniques, they will apply the right analysis strategy to deliver insight, relationships and repeatable queries or processes. Working closely with Product, Sales, R&D, IT and Professional Services, the individual will be responsible for analyzing complex data sets and the fulfillment of customer requests with an eye to business value and quality. The individual will work closely with Business Analysts to articulate production system requirements for Opta’s data assets, and with IT, Operations, Professional Services, and R&D to deliver and optimize analytical products and solutions. In addition, the individual will be responsible for augmenting Opta’s data assets with additional open data sources that support Opta’s data driven strategies and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Accuracy and attention to detail is critically important. The incumbent will utilize multiple technical tools on a daily basis, including SQL, Glue, Athena, Excel, Snowflake and other similar related data management tools, as well as tools to build on data-mining and predictive analytics logic. The incumbent must have the ability to assemble, extract, and illustrate meaningful insights from disparate Data Lake sources to drive actionable results.

About The Day To Day Responsibilities Of The Role

• Prepare, coordinate and analyze customer data set and deliverables.
• Participate in the production and operations of analytics and reporting products and solutions, with responsibility for specific deliverables.
• Provide direct support to Sales partners in the development and conversion of pipeline opportunities
• Review existing data and current techniques to ensure integrity, and identify new data management and translation methods resulting in data integration improvements
• Maintain and improve data integrity and accuracy of assets, identifying ways to eliminate recurring data issues
• Articulate data requirements for production systems
• Load, validate, compile and analyze available data assets
• Produce reports based on business objectives and strategic requirements
• Assess market needs related to data and develop strategic options for data acquisition and product development
• Aid in the setup, process improvement and maturing of an analytics practice with in the organization
• Provide summary reporting to management on his/her ongoing work, analysis and projects
  
  

Qualifications

About You and How You Can Excel in this Role

• 3-5 years experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment with cross functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the capability to look for solutions outside existing boundaries.
• Ability to navigate, construct and transform big data, data lakes and databases to create actionable insights.
• Adept at statistical analysis, trending and very detail oriented.
• Highly proficient in some of the following: Excel, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS with a strong understanding of computer systems.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
• Written and oral fluency in English.
• Familiarity with data mining techniques, ETL practices and solutions within a Data Warehouse environment.
• Confident in creating and comprehending advanced spreadsheets, databases, data structures, etc.
• Experience effectively identifying (non-technical) user requirements, develop and execute a plan to deliver those requirements.
• Mortgage, banking or insurance industry knowledge would be an asset.
  
  

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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