Senior Business Analyst

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.  

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

As a member of the Health and Risk Solutions Reporting COE Team, you will drive the successful development and delivery of accurate and timely reporting supporting senior management decision making.  In addition, you will act as a key finance contact supporting data and reporting related projects.  This role requires an individual with a proven track record of delivering professional work products with a strong attention to detail.  We are looking for a self-starter who is inquisitive and has a strong sense of ownership and continuous-improvement mind-set

How you will contribute: 

• Develop and deliver daily and monthly reporting, along with ad hoc analysis to support our business partners.
• Develop end user tools/reporting that can be leveraged for analysis.
• Work within the team, partnering with IT to establish a new reporting/data environment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, articulating the rationale for the change and impact. 
• Identify and escalate issues while proposing options towards resolution.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, as requested.

What you will bring with you: 

Position Competencies:

• Problem Solving:  Solid logic, problem solving, and analytical skills required. Ability to see the big picture and account for multiple variables in your execution.

• Accountability:  Works independently and can complete assigned tasks under general supervision. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work product with attention to detail.

• Communication:  Communicates effectively with others and can clearly and concisely express opinions, conclusions, and recommendations.  Frequently interacts with internal peers and with all levels of the organization, including senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a reporting or data analysis role, utilizing large amounts of disparate data to deliver value added reporting/analysis to customers
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Capable of effectively prioritizing concurrent deliverables and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in deadline-oriented environment managing multiple priorities
• Healthcare/Insurance Industry experience highly desired
• Familiarity with Claims Data preferred

Technical knowledge / skills:

• Comfort in assembling/manipulating large amounts of data for use in analysis/reporting
• Experience developing interactive reporting that supports management decision making
• Experience utilizing SSRS or similar SQL based applications a must 
• Experience with Tableau

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. 

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as