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Business / Data Analyst

West Des Moines, IA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Contract W2

On-site

$46.53 - $50.99/hr

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Job Details

Skills

Business Data
Financial Services
Information Assurance
Information Architecture
Impact Analysis
Finance
Continuous Improvement
Pivot Table
Data Manipulation
Data Analysis
Process Mapping
Process Improvement
ROOT
Dashboard
Decision-making
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Workflow
Microsoft Visio
Process Flow
Confluence
Microsoft SharePoint
Reporting
Collaboration
Partnership
SQL
Oracle
MongoDB
Management
Database Administration
Leadership

Summary

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Business Analyst with strong process improvement and data analysis skills in Des Moines, IA (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

Conceptual thinking - ability to understand how/why instead of relying only on what is being asked
Process mapping - ability to breakdown workflows and document/visualize them
Continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes - ability to identify process gaps
Data analysis - ability to identify trends/themes and generate metrics
Ability to translate technical speak to business language - the role often acts as a bridge between engineers and business leaders
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation, reporting)
Experience with data analysis and metrics reporting
Demonstrated experience with process mapping and workflow documentation (Visio)
Experience using SharePoint and Confluence for documentation and collaboration

What You Will Be Doing

Lead and support process improvement initiatives, identifying root causes and recommending practical, data-driven solutions
Analyze operational data and produce metrics reporting and dashboards to support decision-making
Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting models and spreadsheets
Create documentation and workflow materials using Visio (process flow diagrams), Confluence, and SharePoint
Support project tracking and reporting activities in partnership with project managers
Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for stakeholders
Support asset tracking data initiatives across SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB environments (no direct DB administration required)
Present findings, trends, and recommendations to business partners and leadership

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 867707
Posted 30+ days ago

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