Business Intelligence Analyst
About The Position
Vedder is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst in our Chicago office. The BI Analyst will support the Business Intelligence Department by assisting with the collection of data from various sources to improve workflow efficiency and firmwide reporting. This role will have experience with data visualization principals, analytics and BI tools that are essential in, among other things, developing accurate and impactful reporting solutions across firm departments and business units. The BI Analyst’s duties will extend beyond traditional reporting and involve collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams to identify data silos and inconsistencies, improve data integrity across systems and develop intuitive Business Intelligence solutions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of business intelligence, data analytics and visualization principles in a complex organizational environment.
- Experience with analyzing primary and secondary data sources to interpret trends and patterns in large data sets and develop valuable business metrics.
- Ability to translate and communicate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to understand business processes end‑to‑end, identifying interdependencies, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities to drive holistic, sustainable outcomes.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team player with a collaborative approach.
- At least two years of experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance Technology or a related field.
- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Building and maintaining custom metrics, reports and dashboards in Power BI.
- Advanced visualization, report design and development skills.
- Proficiency with SQL is required.
Nice To Haves
- General understanding of Accounting and Finance is preferred.
- Experience in the legal industry is a plus.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Power Automate is preferred.
- Experience creating SSRS reports is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Information Technology and Accounting to build, validate, distribute, and document sustainable reports as needed.
- Develop, maintain and optimize reports and dashboards that present valuable business metrics and actionable insights to meet stakeholder established objectives.
- Help ensure the reliability and accuracy of data through quality checks and validation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of data workflows, reports and dashboards.
- Implement and maintain security permissions on the reporting platforms to facilitate data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with the firm’s data governance and security policies.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the Business Intelligence field while actively exploring emerging technologies and innovation.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Optional health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Firm-paid Life and Disability benefits
- Wellness programs
- Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
- Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs
- Hybrid work model
- Family-friendly policies.
- Employee discount program
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Back up child & elder care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness center discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
