Data Analyst - Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Full-time

Hybrid

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Zurich Canada is a leading global insurance provider looking for a Data Analyst to join their team in Waterloo. The role involves translating data into actionable business insights, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing analytical solutions to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges and structure analytical solutions
Use tools like Excel, VBA, Power BI and macros to analyze and interpret data, automate processes, and present insights
Prepare and organize internal and external datasets for analysis and reporting
Develop dashboards and reports that support business strategies and continuous improvement
Communicate findings in clear, business-friendly language, connecting numbers to actionable insights
Support the team in adopting best practices in financial analysis and sharing knowledge
Participate in continuous learning and development within a collaborative team environment
Contribute to team goals and adapt to changing priorities as we build and refine our team’s objectives
(Optional) Support cross-functional projects with colleagues in Canada and abroad as business needs evolve

Qualification

Required

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience transforming data and developing insights for business decision-making
High School Diploma or Equivalent in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 4 or more years of experience transforming data and developing insights for business decision-making
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics/Statistics and 2 or more years of experience transforming data and developing insights for business decision-making
Experience applying data transformation techniques such as exact and probabilistic matching methods, fuzzy matching, text mining, and data reduction

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
Curiosity and business acumen, with a passion for making sense of numbers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to translate complex data into clear recommendations
Experience connecting data to business needs and developing practical insights for stakeholders
Collaborative mindset and eagerness to contribute to a diverse team
Experience using Excel, VBA, macros; Power BI proficiency preferred
Knowledge of Python or coding languages are an asset

Benefit

Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs
Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
Four personal days per year to be used at their discretion
Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

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