Overview
You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.
Job Description
Reporting to the Strategy and Analytics team within Sun Life Group Investments (SLGI), the Data Analyst is responsible for reviewing large quantities of data and transforming the data into models to help generate value for a variety of functions. In this role, the Data Analyst will have the opportunity to formulate, plan, and execute advanced statistical modeling for the purpose of both analysis and testing.
The Data Analyst will also work to develop enhanced and personalized reporting as well as apply advanced statistical knowledge for various business partners within SLGI and will perform ongoing and periodic testing and analysis of the block of business. The ideal candidate will not only have a strong grasp of statistical theory, but will also possess a strong business acumen to apply this theoretical knowledge in the context of a financial business.
What will you do?
- Analyze large quantities of data and help create value throughout the organization (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Actuarial, Product, etc.) using descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive methods
- Design and implement advanced metrics evaluating a variety of different aspects of the business
- Utilize AWS to develop and implement advanced statistical models for the purposes of descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive application
- Create data tools and optimize data pipelines using AWS ETL technologies
- Improve efficiency of existing business processes through application of procedural automation methods using VBA
What do you need to succeed?
- University degree in Mathematics / Statistics, Economics / Econometrics, Business, Computer Science, or another analytics-related discipline
- Proven track record of working with data and deriving analytical insights within practical or academic settings
- Experience with machine learning including supervised and unsupervised models
- Experience with development and application of advanced metrics for evaluating business performance
- Experience with data analysis and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, and Microsoft
- Experience of working with data analysis / big data technologies (SAS, Python, R, SQL, Hadoop, Zeppelin, AWS, Hive)
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and communicating the consequences of a shift in focus
- Ability to distill complex technical information into key points that matter to the audience
- A strong analytical mindset that is able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
What will be nice to have?
- Related work experience in an analytical role in Financial/Banking industry is a strong asset
- Experience with CRM tools or Salesforce specifically
- Strong mutual fund and market-based insurance product knowledge
What is in it for you?
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Pension, stock, and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
- Being part of our analytics community, where we share best practices and broaden skill sets
- We’re proud to be a Best Workplace for Hybrid Work by Great Place to Work® Canada
Additional Information
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate, and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to *************@sunlife.com.
At Sun Life, we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range
53,800/53 800 - 87,400/87 400
Job Category
Advanced Analytics
Posting End Date
21/03/2024