Business Intelligence Analyst

Imagine utilizing your data wizardry to directly shape the future of financial services. In this dynamic role, you will partner with Aquent to support a trailblazing leader in the financial services sector, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that drives critical business decisions. Your expertise will not only enhance operational efficiency but also spearhead the modernization of advanced analytics platforms, making a tangible, lasting impact on how a premier financial organization understands its performance and navigates a rapidly evolving market.

About the Company

Our client is a trailblazing leader in the financial services sector, recognized for being at the forefront of technology and innovation. Driven by data-driven excellence, they are dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions with cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled service. By partnering with Aquent, you will join a forward-thinking environment that constantly evolves to stay ahead in a dynamic market, offering a collaborative culture where your contributions are highly valued.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join a forward-thinking team where your analytical expertise will directly influence strategic business decisions. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and optimizing critical reporting and analytics solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with business leaders, solve complex data puzzles, and contribute to major modernization initiatives that elevate analytics capabilities across the entire organization.

What You'll Achieve

• Provide essential operational support for advanced analytics solutions, upholding the highest standards of data integrity and ensuring seamless accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Lead the evolution of reporting by diligently maintaining and enhancing crucial dashboards (including Tableau and Power BI), optimizing data pipelines, and automating workflows.
• Safeguard data accuracy through rigorous validation, comprehensive quality assurance checks, and proactive production support initiatives.
• Strengthen the core data infrastructure by expertly managing database permissions, service account integrations, and user access requests.
• Champion problem-solving, adeptly troubleshooting reporting anomalies and delivering clear, concise solutions to intricate stakeholder inquiries.
• Drive innovation by making significant contributions to strategic migration and modernization initiatives that elevate analytics capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate proactively with analysts and business leaders, skillfully translating complex needs into bespoke, impactful reporting solutions that empower understanding and action.
• Cultivate a culture of knowledge by developing thorough documentation, identifying opportunities for process optimization, and creating essential knowledge transfer materials.
• Play a critical role in boosting platform reliability and performance, actively working to reduce technical debt and optimize the analytics infrastructure.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong SQL skills, demonstrated through the ability to write complex queries, perform sophisticated joins, aggregations, and robust data validation.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or related analytics functions.
• Proven track record in developing compelling reports, creating interactive dashboards, and extracting data-driven insights that directly inform business strategy.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau or a comparable business intelligence/reporting platform.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including expertise in data manipulation, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in accurately gathering business requirements and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in validating, reconciling, and efficiently troubleshooting data quality issues.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to varied audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Alteryx.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• BigQuery experience.
• Skills in Python or other automation tools.
• Background in operational, technology, or enterprise reporting.
• Experience with executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Jira.
• Experience working with large-scale data sets and understanding their complexities.
• Knowledge of data governance principles and metric definitions.
• Exposure to regulatory, audit, or risk reporting environments.