Senior Business Data Analyst

AMA - Alberta Motor Association • Edmonton, AB

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

YOU never MET A PROBLEM YOU COULDN'T SOLVE The Opportunity Internal Job Title: Senior Analyst, Business Analysis The word “problem” isn’t even in your vocabulary. You prefer to think of it as a challenge waiting for you to work your analytical magic. In fact, when one of your clients describes a challenging situation to you, your brain is already turning it into a query. You love the idea of transforming data into critical information and knowledge and have a burning desire to seek out innovative new technologies that can be used to make sound business decisions. We’re looking for a Senior Business Data Analyst with a knack for data and the ability to shape a project from start to finish. Someone who can work with subject matter experts as well as business and operational leaders in order to determine requirements, define key performance indicators and develop insights into and solutions for business problems. A Place to Belong AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done. Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts. Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching. Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more. Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family. Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, full Udemy access, and dedicated time for personal growth. Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time. Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle. Who You Are Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing. You don’t see a data table…you see a story waiting to be told; and you know just the query to tell it. Your curiosity kicks into high gear when talking to clients and end users so that you fully understand the business problem they are trying to solve. You handle even the tightest deadlines with a cool head and clear vision. You’ve always been passionate about how data and technology can help solve business problems. You love to share thoughts and ideas – after all, two heads are always better than one. You’re a born organizer and a stickler for details, which allows you to juggle multiple tasks effortlessly and somehow always manage to stay ahead of things. We like that about you!

Requirements

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management or something similar.
• You have at least five (5) years of data analysis or related technical experience under your belt.
• Along with significant database querying (SQL) data analysis and visualization experience.

Nice To Haves

• Have experience with Agile/Scrum? Even better.
• Knowledge of Python or R is highly desirable.
• Do you have specialized training/certification or equivalent work experience? Tell us about it and why it’s relevant to your career as a Business Data Analyst.
• We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Agile Team Lead, Analytics and Business Intelligence.
• Support the team of Analysts on initiatives in facilitating the transformation of data into analytics and supporting the presentation of findings to all levels of AMA leadership.
• Work closely with business leaders across multiple business lines to document clear project requirements based on in-depth knowledge and understanding of business strategy, priorities, and processes.
• Perform analysis for a wide range of requests using data from various platforms.
• Actively partner with business leaders and customers in providing advice stemming from data and process analysis taken from internal and external sources.
• Facilitate the transformation of data into critical knowledge and insights which can be used to make sound business decisions.
• Create and present concise, audience-appropriate, actionable communications characterized by their strategic insight.
• Provide input to the development of performance metrics, reporting formats and dashboards.
• Maintain accurate and timely delivery of production deliverables.
• Maintain and verify data is within required quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
• Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.
• Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, full Udemy access, and dedicated time for personal growth.
• Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees