Data Analytics Senior Consultant (Financial)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Data Analytics Senior Consultant II is responsible for leveraging data and analytics to answer complex questions and influence business strategy through communication of findings to senior management. The position is also responsible for developing standards of practice around data retrieval, automation, data manipulation, data reporting and data analytics. The Technology Business Management (TBM) team plays a critical role in delivering data-driven insights that inform technology investment decisions. At the core of this function is the Apptio platform, which requires advanced data analytics skills to maintain, optimize, and deliver high-quality reporting. To ensure quality reporting, it will be important to have technical acumen, financial understanding, and data interpretation skills to support the Apptio platform and broader TBM goals to drive insights and identify cost optimization opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles, cleans, organizes and analyzes complex data to understand business results

• Makes the business insights derived from data analytics accessible to those without technical skills

• Utilizes data and analytics expertise to coach and develop less experienced analysts

• Provides technical expertise

• Monitors and evaluates business initiatives against key performance indicators and communicates results and recommendations to management

• Communicates and presents project information to team and provides presentations/updates to management

• Establishes, modifies, documents and communicates standards of practice around data retrieval, data manipulation, data quality, data reporting and data analytics

• Influences strategy through data and analytics

• Understands strategic direction and can contribute to data analytics initiatives

• Independent execution of documented processes relating to loading and quality checking a variety of complex data sets that are the foundation of the platform

• Use analysis to influence and drive action within finance & leadership by using fact-based and forward-looking perspectives to identify emerging issues and current trends, and assist in implementation of strategies

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• General insurance knowledge

• Technology related finance acumen

• Advanced analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills

• Ability to document complex processes

• Experience working with large, complex data sets

• Proficiency in data tools (e.g., Advanced Excel & Power Query, Power BI)

• Experience in different programming languages such as SQL (relational tables/databases), VB

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• General understanding of infrastructure platforms

• Advanced time management skills and organization skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business

• Intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous improvement

• Apptio development (preferred but not required)

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 3 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Ad Hoc Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Business Influence, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Building Tool, Data Reporting, Datasets, Data Tools, Problem Solving, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $70,500.00 - 124,125.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

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