Senior Data Analyst

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision & dental

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a seasoned Data Analyst to translate complex business needs into scalable data solutions. You will partner with leaders, design data models, validate loads, and guide offshore delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data analytics, strong SQL, and experience with data warehouses and Medallion architectures; knowledge of DDD and data storytelling is valued; hybrid in Cary, NC with 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent and 5+ years in data analytics.
• Strong SQL, data profiling, data quality validation, and data storage concepts.
• Experience with both RDBMS and document databases and data warehouses/ data lakes.
• Knowledge of Medallion architecture, DDD, and translating requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Excellent data storytelling and ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and author functional requirements for data solutions.
• Solve complex business problems using data and advanced technologies.
• Analyze data in the context of business processes and requirements.
• Provide inputs to data architecture, governance, modeling, quality and data science teams.
• Validate data loaded by engineering teams and lead design, solutions, and estimations.
• Provide people leadership: coach, develop and engage talent.
• Collaborate with global teams, including offshore resources, to deliver data engineering solutions.

Skills

5+ years of data analytics experience

SQL expertise

Data profiling & quality

Data warehousing & lakes design

Data storytelling & communication

DDD principles in analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Tools

Databricks

Erwin Data Modeler

Azure / Cloud data platforms

Gen AI tools

Job description

The Opportunity

At MetLife, data isn’t just a tool - it is a catalyst for growth. As part of our Data & Analytics organization, you’ll unlock trusted insights that drive bold decisions, power personalized customer experiences, and deliver lasting business impact. We’re building the future of data - one that’s governed responsibly, engineered for scalability, and designed for growth. When you join us, you’re not just supporting the business - you’re empowering it. Let’s transform insight into impact and data into action, together.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements to author functional requirements documents to develop and deliver production grade data and analytics solutions.
• Solve complex business problems using data and advanced technologies
• Analyze data in the context of business processes, business and functional requirements
• Provide relevant inputs to data architecture, engineering, governance, modeling, quality and data science teams
• Validate the data loaded by the engineering team
• Provide people leadership: coach, develop and engage talent
• Independently lead design, solutioning & estimations
• Collaborate with global teams including offshore resources to deliver and support data engineering solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a Data Analyst or related role
• Strong expertise in SQL, data profiling, data quality validation, and data storage and retrieval principles.
• Hands‑on experience working with both relational databases (RDBMS) and document databases.
• Experience designing and supporting data warehouses, data marts, and data lakes, including Medallion architecture frameworks.
• Knowledge of Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) principles and their application in data and analytics solutions.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Excellent communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience partnering with business leaders, cross‑functional teams, and key stakeholders to drive data‑informed decision‑making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Insurance or Financial Services domain
• Exposure to Data modeling tools such as Erwin Databricks, serverless SQL, Data Governance, and Data Quality
• Exposure to Gen AI technology and tools.
• Any relevant Azure / Cloud platform certification
• Follow enterprise quality, security, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Operate in Agile delivery cycles and contribute to planning, estimation, demos, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear documentation, reusable patterns, and knowledge‑sharing materials for sustainable delivery.
• Support onsite/offshore handoffs, delivery governance, status reporting, and issue escalation across time zones.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no‑cost short‑and long‑term disability. We also provide company‑paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits,

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI‑enabled, people‑centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long‑term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 30 days from the listed posting date.