Senior Business Analyst - Data Solutions

Department: Technology

Location: Toronto, ON

Description

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We’re agile and innovative, and we aren't afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.

Who We Need

The Senior Business Analyst plays a key role in driving strategic decision-making by transforming data into actionable insights. Your will be responsible for analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends and patterns, documenting data flows, solve and harmonize conflicting data behaviors, and provide data-driven recommendations that support business objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, third-party data vendors and stakeholders to define key metrics, design reports and dashboards, and ensure data integrity. A strong understanding of business operations, analytical metrics and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What You Will Do

• Conduct business analysis to inform requirements, priorities, and decisions through data and stakeholder needs. Navigate complex business and data environments while collaborating with third-party data vendors and strategic partners;
• Create business value from data, while ensuring data quality and validation, including version control;
• Document business processes with data flows;
• Solve and harmonize misaligned data flows while ensuring consistency, accuracy and usability of data for insights;
• Effectively communicate analytical findings and actionable insights to influence stakeholders and support informed decision-making;
• Define data requirements documents and manage data usage and lifecycle;
• Understand data governance and engineering practices;
• Consult with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into data requirements;
• Perform data analysis and provide insights using BI tools.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a business analyst role, with a strong preference for financial services or insurance services sectors;
• Experience using business analysis skills with data as a tool, to create better solutions;
• Experience with multi-stakeholder facilitation, preferably across technology, operations, finance and client functions;
• Strong understanding of business requirements gathering and documentation of requirements at a business and functional level;
• Proven experience in business systems process improvement and solution design and/or re-design;
• Proficient in data analysis and BI tools;
• Demonstrated ability to consult to stakeholders and guide strategic decisions;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills a proven track-record of resolving data conflicts and harmonizing conflicting data behaviors;
• Excellent documentation skills for data flows and business processes;
• Adept at managing competing priorities and driving decisions through thoughtful analysis and influence;
• Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to stakeholders;
• Curious and growth mindset.
  
  

Why join?

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many, more benefits, perks and programs.
  
  

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.