Sr. Data Analyst (Hybrid)

MFinancial Group is a community of leaders comprising the best and brightest minds in our industry. By combining individuals' expertise and skill, M Financial Group has become a powerful force committed to advancing the interests of our industry, communities, and clients for over 40 years. M's solutions are rooted in the diverse expertise of our team, our collaborative approach to innovation and our comprehensive support.

We embrace a progressive, dynamic mindset for every role. M Financial Group provides a professional community that actively supports individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who come together to build and support best-in-class solutions. If you're looking to be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and dedicated team, M Financial Group is in search of our next Senior Data Analyst to join our team.

As part of the Data Team, the Senior Data Analyst works with clients and IT to develop impactful analytical solutions. This position participates in projects across the company and should understand business processes to make well-reasoned decisions, demonstrate knowledge of the industry and identify problems/risks. Responsible for all phases of the development and maintenance life cycle, and for delivering solutions in line with customers' expectations and company's strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development of analyses and reporting solutions
• Coordinate all phases of the development and maintenance life cycle
• Apply advanced computer modelling, database tools and/or other approaches in conducting the analysis
• Design and implement data models for reporting and analytics
• Utilize programmatic and quantitative methods to identify patterns and relationships in large data sets, as well as apply mathematical, statistical, and other data-driven analysis to address intelligence questions
• Design Power BI and MS Reporting Services reports
• Analyze business process and discrepant data scenarios
• Write, analyze, and evaluate detailed business and technical requirements
• Identify problems and risks and propose solutions and mitigations
• Develop and perform system testing and fix defects identified during testing and re-execute unit tests to validate results
• Aid in integrating activities with other IT and customers departments for successful implementation and support of project efforts
• Mentor and collaborate with others on modelling and reporting practices
• Maintain active and positive relationships with customers
• Keep up with industry trends
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data solutions
• Maintain active relationships with customers to determine business requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Actuarial Science or related field, AND
• 5 years experience as data analyst
• 5 years experience in Life Insurance industry preferred
• Microsoft Data Analyst Associate Certification or equivalent
• Strong math and statistical background
• Strong knowledge of SQL; Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL preferred
• Knowledge of an Enterprise Reporting / Analytical platform; Power BI and Microsoft Reporting Services preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of data governance, data quality management concepts and data quality tools
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Strong interest and knowledge in Data Science, including Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, etc.
• Some programming experience
• Experience with MS Analysis Services Tabular, Excel Power Pivot, the DAX language and the M Language
• Experience with a programming language: Python, VBA, R, JavaScript, PowerShell...
• Experience with Agile methodologies and/or DevOps
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job Conditions and Environment:

• Hybrid work environment offering a blend of virtual/work from home and onsite days designed to support flexibility
• Normal office environment/desk assignment
• Extensive use of PC's, computer terminal, display, keyboard, and mouse.
• Extensive hands-on work with documents, spreadsheets and other written documents
• M Financial is following federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines and has adopted a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have a COVID-19 test performed weekly when coming in to the office.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.