Senior Data Analyst

HomeEquity Bank • Toronto, ON

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for the development of HomeEquity Bank’s analytics capabilities, including the creation and dissemination of reports, analyses and models. The Senior Data Analyst will be a leading developer on our centralized analytics platform. The role provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of technical leaders at the bank and has extensive training and development opportunities. Reporting to the Director, Data Analytics, the Data Analyst will work closely with the business to improve their ability to make data-driven decisions. The role will work on several data-related initiatives to ensure high data quality, identify actionable insights, and enable the business to implement measurable value creation activities.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Physics, Business Administration
• Strong proficiency in Standard SQL, database concepts and computer networking required
• 3+ years experience in a related analytical role
• Ability to perform complex data analysis such as regression, forecasting, data modeling
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills including the ability to translate business language requirements into technical solutioning
• Ability to prioritize between challenging tasks/requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, consultants, and agencies
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities
• Ability to solve problems through creativity, critical thinking, strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Post-Secondary degree in a quantitative field such as Finance/Accounting preferred
• Familiarity with advanced reporting tools such as Databricks and Power BI an asset
• Proficiency in Python an asset

Responsibilities

• Execution of the end-to-end preparation of analytical reports, including requirements gathering, data pre-processing, data mining, and visualization
• Upgrading analytical capabilities with various stakeholders by developing net new reporting models that address specific business questions and opportunities
• Represent Data Analytics department in meetings with stakeholders for the purpose of requirements gathering and project planning
• Develop unit testing across the bank’s centralized analytics system and monitor data structure changes in the bank’s proprietary core databases
• Assist in the onboarding of new users by executing training modules in small group formats
• Develop documentation related but not limited to the teams pull request process, content release process, intake process and data pipelines
• Reduce labor hours in the bank’s analytics process by automating workflows and report generation with SQL queries
• Work with all departments (including Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance & Treasury, Risk & Compliance) to help deliver upon the HomeEquity Bank Data Strategy
• Build analytical and financial models by using proprietary and market data
• Modelling data and building pipelines for use in reporting and statistical models
• Development and tracking of key performance indicators that will be critical in enhancing the understanding of the business to improve decision making

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer-Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Well-being initiatives including: a wellness account; virtual self-care programs and extended mental health benefits
• Employee corporate discount for GoodLife Fitness
• Professional growth opportunities and on-the-job training
• Educational Assistance Program, designed to reimburse costs related to professional learning and development
• Appreciate! Program
• High Five Award Program
• President’s Award Program
• Rewards including points towards gift cards, merchandise, and travel experiences, as well as group RRSP/DPSP contributions and more
• Community Leadership Program recognizes employees who make a positive impact in their communities through volunteer work with a grant for their charity of choice
• One paid day off each year to volunteer at their favourite local charity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees