Data Analyst - (AWS /Python)

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 Manager, Compliance Analytics, the Data Analyst, Compliance Analytics is responsible for supporting Enterprise Compliance with a variety of analytics initiatives. These responsibilities include reviewing large quantities of data for a variety of compliance functions, developing enhanced reporting, automation of various processes and performing various investigative and analytical functions.

This is a fixed term role for 9 months.

What will you do?

• Work with compliance officers to develop compliance metrics and dashboards to support effective oversight of business operations’ compliance with regulatory requirements and improved risk management.

• Undertake special projects the relate to Compliance, Analytics and Technology using the tech platforms.

• Design, develop and implement business ad-hoc requests and analytical solutions using Python, Excel, SQL and Tableau.

• Build statistical models and conducts EDA in Python, Tableau, Excel and/or other tools to support business needs.

• Build and implement Glue ETL jobs, QuickSight dashboards, EDA on Jupyter Notebook, SageMaker from dev to the prod environment using PySpark, SQL through CI/CD pipelines.

• Produces specialized reports and data extracts for assigned business areas while demonstrating solid understanding of business objectives.

• Produce technical and user documentation to support create tools and dashboards

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in data analytics.

• Experience with ETL processes, data management, Exploratory Data Analysis and process improvement.

• Experience in working over distributed version control systems like Git, BitBucket.

• Strong working experience over AWS (services like Glue, Athena, QuickSight).

• Excellent programming skills with a keen aptitude for learning new programming languages and analytics tools quickly.

• Experienced in developing data visualization tools such as Tableau and Tableau Prep.

• Strong research, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team. 

• Strong, proven experience with MS Excel (VBA and macros), SQL, Tableau, Tableau Prep, Python, AWS.

• Certification on Tableau and AWS is a plus.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Notes/Unique requirements:

• Successful candidate can be located out of Toronto office

• Some travel to Waterloo/Toronto will be required

• Insurance/Financial Services experience preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience

• An environment of continuous learning and improvement

• Being part of an organization that offers the best experience by doing what is right and caring for our clients

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 thebrightside@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.

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