Job Opportunity: Data Analyst at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

Company Overview: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As a Data Analyst, you’ll be an essential part of our Data Analytics team, contributing to the success of our organization.

Location: Jackson, MS

Role and Responsibilities: The Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex data sets, delivering insights, and recommendations to our business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a proven track record of using data to drive business decisions. The analyst will serve as a mentor for more junior level staff members on items related to established best practices and procedures. Your responsibilities will include:

Analyze and interpret large, complex data sets using statistical and analytical techniques
Develop data-driven insights that can be used to guide business decisions and optimize business processes
Collaborate with other departments to identify business requirements and provide solutions and recommendations
Engages in analytical design; identifying and developing segmentation, action, and performance characteristics; gathering and cleansing data; applying thorough testing and quality controls throughout all analytic project phases
Communicate results and insights to stakeholders through presentations and data visualizations
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data analytics and identify opportunities for applying them to business problems
Train and mentor junior analysts to improve their analytical skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Major in Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or Data Science preferred
Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, Information Systems, Data Science preferred
FLMI designation preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analytics required or a combination of directly relatable education and/or experience
Ability to write complex database queries using SQL is required.
Working knowledge of R and/or Python development
Strong mathematical skills to help collect, measure, organize and analyze data
Experience with Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Azure Services, Word and PowerPoint preferred
Insurance and Farm Bureau knowledge preferred
The ability to function effectively in the workplace as exhibited through one's integrity, courage to act and communication skills
The ability to work with others effectively as exhibited through one's respect for people and commitment to teamwork
The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations as exhibited through one's accountability for results, commitment to service and initiative
The ability to perform the essential functions of the job as exhibited through one's growth in job knowledge and professional development

Employee Benefits: We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Health Insurance:

Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.
Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.

Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:

Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.
Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.

Weight Management Programs:

Customized weight management plans.
Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Employee Engagement:

Opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Fun teambuilding activities.

Annual events for employees and their families

Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.
Family Fun Night

Onsite Cafe:

Convenient access to nutritious meals.
Promoting healthy eating habits.

Learning & Development:

Continuous learning opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.

Mentorship Programs:

Pairing employees with mentors.
Professional growth and guidance.

Promotional Opportunities:

Advancement within the company.
Career growth prospects.

Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:

Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
Retirement planning.

Volunteer Days:

Paid time off for volunteering.
Contributing to the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co.

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