Data Analytics Consultant (Financial)

Allstate; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 57,500 - 100,212; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Data Analytics Consultant II to leverage data for business strategy. This role involves analyzing complex data sets, reinforcing standards for data quality, and communicating insights effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree and 2+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in data tools like Advanced Excel and Power BI is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Compile, clean, organize, and analyze complex data sets.
• Communicate business insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop standards of practice for data retrieval and reporting.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

4 year Bachelors Degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Power BI

SQL

VB

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Data Analytics Consultant II is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to answer moderately complex questions and influence business strategy through communication of findings to management. The position is also responsible for developing standards of practice around data retrieval, data manipulation, data reporting and data analytics. The Technology Business Management (TBM) team plays a critical role in delivering data-driven insights that inform technology investment decisions. At the core of this function is the Apptio platform, which requires advanced data analytics skills to maintain, optimize, and deliver high-quality reporting. To ensure quality reporting, it will be important to have technical acumen, financial understanding, and data interpretation skills to support the Apptio platform and broader TBM goals to drive insights and identify cost optimization opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Compiles, cleans, organizes and analyzes complex data to understand business results
• Makes the business insights derived from data analytics accessible to those without technical skills
• Utilizes data and analytics expertise to coach and develop less experienced analysts
• Provides technical expertise
• Monitors and evaluates business initiatives against key performance indicators and communicates results and recommendations to management
• Communicates and presents project information to team and provides presentations/updates to management
• Establishes, modifies, documents and communicates standards of practice around data retrieval, data manipulation, data quality, data reporting and data analytics
• Influences strategy through data and analytics
  
  

Functional Skills

• General insurance knowledge
• Technology related finance acumen
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document complex processes
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• Proficiency in data tools (e.g., Advanced Excel & Power Query, Power BI)
• Experience in different programming languages such as SQL (relational tables/databases), VB
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to execute repeatable tasks and data loads with quality
  
  

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
  
  

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.
  
  

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  

Skills

Business Analysis, Business Case Analyses, Business Model Development, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Quality, Data Retrieval, Problem Solving

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $57,500.00 - 100,212.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance and Financial Services

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