Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst

Position Summary

Position Summary: The Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst at Velocity Risk will join a team of BI Analysts and will partner closely with the product, catastrophe modeling, actuarial, and claims teams to understand their data needs, automate tasks, analyze complex datasets related to catastrophe-exposed commercial property, and deliver insightful reports, interactive dashboards, and advanced analytics.
The ideal candidate will have an inherent drive to solve puzzles and use creativity to resolve complex problems. We are seeking an individual who sees both the forest and the trees, when approaching a problem. The role requires experience in business intelligence or data analytics. Experience in the E&S catastrophe-exposed property market is a plus. The individual will need to thrive in a dynamic environment at a company that has retained its startup DNA.

***RYAN SPECIALTY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA AT THIS TIME****

***POSITION IS ON-SITE IN NASHVILLE, TN***

What will your job entail?

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain BI Solutions: Design, build, deploy, and maintain BI solutions, including interactive dashboards (e.g., Tableau), scorecards, and ad hoc reports that provide clear insights into business performance and risk accumulations.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Identify opportunities throughout the organization to streamline and automate data collection, transformation, reporting, and analytical processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and accelerate the delivery of insights.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze large, complex datasets from diverse sources, including policy administration systems, claims databases, catastrophe modeling outputs (e.g., AIR), and third-party vendor data. Identify trends, patterns, correlations, and opportunities related to underwriting performance, pricing accuracy, loss drivers, market dynamics, and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Team Support: Provide analytical and technical support to the product, catastrophe modeling, actuarial, claims, underwriting, and operations team by developing tools, writing code, building reports, and analyses that enhance risk selection, pricing decisions, and portfolio optimization.
• Data Quality and Integrity: Apply rigorous data validation processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used for analysis and reporting. Work proactively with DE and other business units to identify and resolve data anomalies and discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree is a strong plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
  • Experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is welcomed.
  • Additionally, experience in E&S commercial property and/or catastrophe-exposed risks, is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL (MSSQL and SnowSQL)
  • Experience with BI platforms such as Tableau (preferred), or Power BI
  • Experience in Sagemaker, Bedrock, or Databricks is a plus
  • Familiarity with catastrophe modeling software outputs (e.g., from RMS, AIR) is a plus.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Proven ability to deconstruct complex problems, analyze diverse data sources, and synthesize information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Ability to articulate complex analytical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management, in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
• Business Acumen: Ability to digest the particulars of a new industry, understand the landscape, and grasp the complex web of pressures, considerations, and the like.
• Project Management and Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business needs and priorities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues across various departments.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the