Research Analyst

Alfa Insurance • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

Research Analysts contribute to Alfa Insurance’s Data Management department by developing and delivering analytical and data projects. The department utilizes and governs company data to provide business insight in support of Alfa’s strategic plan and to increase efficiency and effectiveness for customers. The role involves querying, assimilating, translating, modeling, and presenting data, as well as working with user groups to define and validate data and reporting requirements. Analysts work under the supervision of the Research Manager and are expected to demonstrate strong project management capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, finance, data analytics, business analytics, data science, or information systems.
• Strong project management capability.

Nice To Haves

• Strong related work experience.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with analytical software tools or languages such as SAS, SQL, R, Python, or SPSS.

Responsibilities

• Query, assimilate, and translate data into usable formats under the supervision of the Research Manager.
• Create and integrate information using data from multiple source systems, the Enterprise Data Warehouse, and third-party data.
• Create and maintain technical product requirement documents.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining data mapping documents, report documents, and metadata.
• Apply advanced data modeling techniques, including multidimensional analysis and data visualization, to support managerial decision-making.
• Meet with user groups to define, build, and validate requirements for data and reports.
• Conceive, specify, pilot, and implement analytical and data delivery projects.
• Present data in graphical or written summaries to facilitate rapid analysis.
• Communicate positively and adequately about business issues, assignments, and work issues with peers, supervisors, and management.

Benefits

• Opportunity for an annual performance bonus.
• Discounts on auto insurance, subject to underwriting approval.
• Health, dental, supplemental cancer, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off Bank, including 3 days of PTO available to new hires after their first 80 hours worked.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible healthcare and childcare spending accounts for tax savings.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Continuous training and career support.
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama.

What This Job Offers

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