Senior Principal Data Analyst

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced analytics methods

Strategic decision making

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Principal Data Analyst for a remote role in the Finance & Insurance space. You will translate complex business challenges into analytical solutions that inform strategic decisions and improve performance across functions.

This role emphasizes mentorship, innovative methodologies, and engagement in strategic planning. You will design data models and dashboards, manage data extraction and validation, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insights and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 7+ years with a Master's or 9+ years with a Bachelor's.
• Proven experience leading complex analytical projects.
• Background in insurance, financial services, or data-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, or Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of data models and dashboards.
• Manage data extraction and validation processes to ensure quality assurance.
• Translate business problems into actionable analytical solutions.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis and data mining.
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance operational performance.
• Oversee management reporting related to key business metrics.
• Lead cross-functional analytical projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Analytical experience

Lead analytical projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Data modeling

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Principal Data Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This remote role will play a key part in shaping how the organization uses data to inform strategic decisions and improve business performance. The position focuses on translating complex business challenges into analytical solutions that support operations across multiple functions. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver insights, reporting, and data-driven recommendations that strengthen decision-making across the enterprise.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of data models and dashboards
• Manage data extraction and validation processes to ensure quality assurance
• Translate business problems into actionable analytical solutions
• Perform advanced statistical analysis and data mining
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance operational performance
• Oversee management reporting related to key business metrics
• Lead cross-functional analytical projects from concept to implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master's or PhD preferred
• 9+ years of analytical experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 7+ years with a Master's degree
• Proven experience leading complex analytical projects
• Background in insurance, financial services, or other data-driven environments
• Strong knowledge of Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, or Product Management

Benefits

• Opportunity for mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Support for continuous learning and professional development
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Engagement in innovative analytical methodologies
• Involvement in strategic decision-making processes

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.