Business Analytics Consultant

Business Analytics ConsultantLocation: Hybrid - Kingston or the Greater Toronto AreaEmpire life is looking to hire a Business Analytics Consultant to join our Retail Operations team! The Business Analytics Consultant collaborates with Retail Operations Management and Senior Management by developing and utilizing business intelligence and data analytics tools to guide decision-making and assist in identification of opportunities to improve Divisional profitability. The incumbent works under the broad supervision of the Lead Business Intelligence Developer.Why pursue this opportunityHave your voice heard - with a fresh perspective, we welcome those that can highlight opportunities for improvement. We encourage creative and innovative thinking and welcome candidates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical and functional skills.Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.What you’ll be working onConsult with senior management to assess business needs and business risk and conduct analysis to support the portfolio of strategic initiativesProvide consultation and advice to senior management and business units on how to improve business goals by using sales, administrative, customer hub data with business intelligence and statistical tools to provide actionable insights and analysisExtract, manipulate and analyze datasets from various data warehouse and other sources to provide key divisional metrics and insights for senior managementDevelop and present various data models to enable senior management to understand advisor and customer behavior which drives loyalty and retention factorsIndependently manage assignments in collaboration with other stakeholders. Identify and, collaboratively, resolve problems associated with assigned tasksUtilize project leadership skills in various divisional data-driven projects, including making recommendations to steering committeeCreate, analyze and execute prototype scenarios and develop insights from operations’ data to integrate into pricing models and product development, present findings to senior managementApply various machine learning techniques to solve business problems and define business opportunitiesConduct research and analysis on specific industry topics for senior management Develop and distribute accurate, complex reports to communicate findings in a clear concise manner to meet operational and divisional needsAs subject matter expert, provide mentoring, technical oversight, business intelligence and capacity modeling training to team members and leadershipCollaborate with management to improve reporting and ensure reliability, validity and integrity of the data used in management reporting and analysisCollaborate with IT to maximize utilization of new technology in support of business unit objectives.Identify, analyze and provide input into opportunities for quality, productivity and service improvementWhat we’re looking for you to have5+ years relevant work experience within a business intelligence capacity and working knowledge with BI tools (e.g. Power BI,Tableau, Spotfire, Excel)Advanced Knowledge of SQL, MSOffice Word, Excel and AccessKnowledge of the Insurance business: processes, systems, data sources, customers, products, channels, regulations, competition, industry trendsWell organized, with skills in project leadership (e.g. Agile, requirements gathering)Ability to think logically, analyze and/or solve problemsAbility to work independently and/or as a team memberAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationshipsWell-developed communication, negotiation, persuasion and/or presentation skills Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projectsCompletion of a university degree with courses in Economics, Mathematics or StatisticsA postgraduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering is an assetIf you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.Beyond the salaryFor regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:Competitive salaries with annual pay increasesAnnual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positionsCompetitive uncapped commission, for sales positionsA comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health accountFlexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.Four weeks annual vacation from hire dateA defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matchingTop up programs for parental leave and compassionate leaveEmployer-sponsored wellness and recognition programsA cash employee referral programTo learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.Get to know usEmpire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected]