Senior Data Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada•Minneapolis, MN

13d•$65,000 - $115,000

About The Position

What is the opportunity? As a Senior Data Analyst you will be part of the Data Analytics Team based in our 250 Nicollet Mall, MN location. You will support decision making of leaders from all areas of the business. This is a unique opportunity to be able leverage storytelling, descriptive & predictive statistics, and programing skills to assist leaders in making critical decisions for their business. If you have excellent communication, attention to detail, and are looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Strong analysis skills, primarily investigating and explaining trends and variances using statistical techniques
Advanced degree in a quantitative filed (PHD/Master) with 3 years of work experience or 5 years of professional experience from an accredited university
Capable of analyzing large data sets using at least one data manipulation language (R, Python, SQL, SAS and ETC)
Strong Microsoft Office skills with a high level of technical proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to prioritize and execute on multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

A self-starter with high energy and a driven curiosity to go beyond the obvious and provide ideas for innovation
Degree in mathematics, sciences, engineering, finance or information systems or experience in financial services
Experience using AI/ML models to solve business problems
Experience with tableau, SAS or Alteryx

Responsibilities

Engage business partners on major projects or initiatives and develop comprehensive analysis solutions including: Adoption and utilization measurement, Opportunity recognition and surfacing, Predictive and prescriptive modelling
Provide oversight and guidance for analytical initiatives including best practice design principles, approach recommendations, proper governance approaches and effective presentation methodologies
Partner with data engineers, finance and business leaders to identify meaningful opportunities to add value to the business utilizing statistics, advance modeling and compelling visualizations
Continually look for new ways to develop tools and information that helps the business to measure and improve its processes and drive value for RBC clients and shareholders
Evaluate new requests by applying best practices to negotiate deliverables, timelines and direction that successfully meet business requirements
Develop an understanding of end user needs, how the information will be used, and appropriate presentation for the given audience
Through development iteration, agile and documentation, review mission goals and insure that final deliverables match client needs
Leverage business understanding and previous experience to tailor solutions that are scalable, verifiable and best fit the user’s requirements

Benefits

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business