Jr. Financial Risk Analyst

Knight Insurance Group • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the position require the employee to conduct analysis of the company’s operational, business, and reporting processes. The candidate must be technically proficient and able to learn tools like Excel and SQL quickly. The position entails a great deal of ad hoc analysis and critical thinking, problem solving ability, flexibility, and adaptability are essential. The analyst will work on high impact projects on a daily basis. The position is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and develop professionally as it involves critical tasks and exposure to Westlake’s senior management.

Requirements

• Technically proficient and able to learn tools like Excel and SQL quickly.
• Possess critical thinking, problem solving ability, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Eager to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Finance, Economics, CS, IT, Accounting, Business Bachelor’s Degree from accredited 4 year institution.

Nice To Haves

• Excel, VBA or SQL knowledge highly desired.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis highly desired.
• Skills in financial planning and analysis.
• Skills in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of the company’s operational, business, and reporting processes.
• Work directly with all of Westlake Flooring’s departments to control costs, forecast income, and improve key processes under the supervision of the Risk Analytics Manager.
• Manage daily and monthly reporting, including profitability reports and other regular duties.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to address the concerns and needs of each department and of upper management.
• Make recommendations on process improvements.
• Ascertain profitability of a potential business move.
• Conduct valuation analysis.
• Manage time effectively, follow up on tasks, and utilize business sense.
• Think simultaneously about relevant conceptual and empirical factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

What This Job Offers

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