Senior Analyst , Strategic Analytics

DriveTime; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

On-site gym

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking a Senior Analyst, Strategic Analytics to innovate on products and processes using data to improve customer experience and profitability in ancillary products.

The role requires building analyses, automating reports, and communicating insights to senior leadership. Strong Excel, SQL/Snowflake, and Tableau capabilities are essential. A hybrid work model with on-site days is offered, with opportunity for growth within the DriveTime Family of Brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, finance, statistics, engineering, CS or STEM.
• 3+ years in data, financial, or strategic analytics.
• Experience using analysis to drive value-added business decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, curiosity, and initiative.
• Statistical skills for business decision making.
• Experience leading multiple project streams.
• SQL/Snowflake and Excel analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Innovate on existing products and processes using data to find new opportunities.
• Create in-depth analyses, collaborate with stakeholders, and leverage resources.
• Create, maintain, and automate reporting to support value-added strategies.
• Communicate insights to senior executives with concise recommendations.
• Build quantitative analyses by processing large datasets with SQL and Excel.
• Contribute to designing and implementing new products and solutions.
• Present visualizations via Tableau and collaborate with leaders.
• Be self-driven and take initiative to drive business success.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reporting abilities

Communication skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Excel

Tableau

Job description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands includes SilverRock, which provides quality warranty and ancillary products, and a customer-friendly claims process. SilverRock offers a variety of ancillary products and administrative services encompassing everything from GAP coverage to vehicle theft and GPS tracking to dealership fleet management. Our ancillary product expertise is proven with over 1 million service contracts, products, and warranties, and over $300 million in claims.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

In long, our Senior Analyst , Strategic Analytics are responsible for

• Innovate on existing products and processes while using emerging technologies and data analysis to identify new opportunities to improve customer experience and profitability in our ancillary products division.
• Create in-depth analyses, collaborate with stakeholders, and leverage resources skillfully to capitalize on those new opportunities
• Create, maintain, and automate reporting to help partner teams produce value-add strategies and optimize their business segment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in making recommendations to senior executives across DriveTime’s family of companies.
• Constructing in-depth quantitative analysis by processing, manipulating, and studying large datasets by leveraging strong Excel skills and coding languages such as SQL, Snowflake, and R.
• Designing, developing, testing, and implementing new products and solutions.
• Effectively communicating with concise insights and/or visualizations utilizing software such as Tableau while partnering collaboratively with colleagues and senior leaders in DriveTime.
• Being self-driven and able to take initiative to further the success of the business.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

Killer analytical and reporting abilities. You’ll need the capability to analyze data and in return, prepare timely reports on your findings.

A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!

Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base? If so, this could be the role for you.

Passionate and goal oriented. We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

The Specifics.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as economics, finance, statistics, engineering, computer information systems or other STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience in data, financial, and/or strategic analytics.
• Experience using analysis to create value-added strategies and make recommendations to the business to improve organizational performance
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, collaborative teamwork, intellectual horsepower, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Strong statistical skills and experience focused on business decision making and problem solving.
• Experience managing multiple project streams.
• Demonstrated skill in SQL/Snowflake and extensive experience developing analysis in Excel.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off.Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!