IT Senior Business Analyst, Data engineering team

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Data engineering team. We are a data team within Intact Lab building data pipeline to enable faster data to access for data scientist, software engineers and business analysts. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial role gathering requirement for data engineers and the product owner. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, database schema and tables, help derive from that requirement and definition of done for user story.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL or basic Python.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and their applications.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of database systems and experience with querying and managing databases.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent data storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Strong time management and adaptability skills.
• A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and stay updated with industry trends.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity in data focus working environment and cloud-based services (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Experience in the insurance or banking industry
• Understanding of the context of usage of data for AI and GENAI purposes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to increase the use of data analytic tools, reducing manual processes and enhancing the reliability of decision-making and compliance activities.
• Collect, process, and analyze data using programming languages such as SQL or Python.
• Create clear and informative data visualizations using tools like Power BI.
• Conduct data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Translate complex data findings into a compelling narrative for non-technical stakeholders.
• Present insights and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other analysts and business professionals to support data-driven decision-making.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and tools in data analytics.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level