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Buffalo, New York, United States
Onsite
At Securian Financial, the internal title for this position is Reporting & Analytics Sr Analyst.
Overview:
This position is part of the Business Intelligence team within Individual Solutions. A professional in this position will provide reporting and analytics subject matter expertise for life products, annuity products, and business solutions to Individual Solutions stakeholders. This position is ideal for a curious, analytical professional who enjoys transforming complex data into clear business insights, improving data & reporting processes, and partnering with stakeholders to solve business challenges.
Individual Solutions serves individuals and families by developing financial professional supported financial security solutions. We are committed to smart growth and building earnings capacity while fulfilling our purpose and contributing to the advancement of enterprise priorities. Our management philosophy balances risk and return, competitive position, and distribution relevance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Reporting & Analytics Delivery
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, surveys, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical solutions that support the business.
Translate business questions into data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, scalable, and aligned with reporting and analytics standards.
Conduct trend analysis, root cause analysis, and exploratory data analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging patterns.
Data Management & Governance
Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and integration activities across multiple systems and data sources.
Research and resolve data quality issues and help improve data integrity and reporting consistency.
Develop and maintain standardized data catalogs including business definitions, calculations, KPIs, and reporting documentation.
Contribute to the evolution of reporting standards and best practices.
Tools, Technology & Continuous Improvement
Utilize reporting and analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Business Objects, RStudio, or similar technologies to support business intelligence initiatives.
Partner with enterprise teams to improve data marts, reporting capabilities, metadata, and data cataloging efforts.
Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and improve efficiency through enhanced analytics capabilities and tooling.
Support testing, validation, and implementation of reporting enhancements and process improvements.
Business Partnership & Consultation
Collaborate with business partners to understand reporting and analytics needs, define requirements, and prioritize requests.
Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders by providing analytical support and recommendations.
Summarize findings and present insights in a clear, concise manner tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, including data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and validation.
Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Business Objects, RStudio, or similar technologies.
Ability to work with complex data from multiple sources.
Strong organization and attention to detail to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain processes and results to stakeholders.
Effective prioritization skills, including the ability to balance accuracy, resources, and timelines within the bigger picture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Individual Solution’s data sources, their content & structure.
Familiarity with life insurance and annuity products, distribution channels, and business operations.
Experience developing KPI definitions, data dictionaries, or metadata documentation.
Exposure to data governance, data quality management, or reporting standards.
Experience collaborating across business and technology teams in agile or cross-functional environments.
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
Preferred Skills:
Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Data Storytelling, Proactive Problem Solving, Strategic Questioning, Verbal CommunicationsThe estimated base pay range for this job is:
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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