Senior Data Analyst

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:

You'll join a high impact team dedicated to delivering actionable business insight through data. We emphasize a culture of proactive analysis and data storytelling –collaborating with stakeholders to drive smarter decisions.

Are you passionate about data, with superior insight analytical, data exploration, modeling, and visualization skills? If so, consider applying your expertise to a Senior Data Analyst position in the Growth Analytics & Data Solutions team in Group Retirement Services (GRS).

Reporting to the Director, Sponsor Data Insights and Products, the Senior Data Analyst will lead the development of new insights initiatives. This includes leading proactive and ad hoc insight projects, delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to drive incremental AUA, and creating self-serve solutions for GRS.

Our growing mandate to deliver analytics solutions requires an experienced analyst to accelerate the development of our strategic analytics projects, mentor peers, and support our stakeholders.

What you need to succeed:

• Lead proactive and ad hoc insight initiatives, delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to drive incremental AUA
• Develop and sustain a data-driven culture, mentoring peers and promoting insight-first thinking
• Utilize SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and statistical methods to extract, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources
• Create compelling data stories using data visualization tools and present findings to stakeholders including senior leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with teams (marketing, finance, UX, etc.) to align business questions with analytical solutions
• Develop measures of success for key initiatives and enable self-service tracking
• Support omni-channel performance analysis, with a strong focus on digital
• Translate complex data into actionable strategies and tactics

Preferred skills:

• Bachelor's (or higher) in a quantitative field: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related
• At least 5 years' experience in insights or analytics
• Strong SQL capability and experience with statistical analysis (hypothesis testing, regression, etc.). Exploratory data analysis (EDA)
• Proven strength in data storytelling and visualization with CRM Analytics and/or Tableau) — transforming complex findings into clear dashboards and narratives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to variety of audiences including leadership
•  Demonstrated ability to work proactively, manage ambiguity, and drive change through insight

What’s in it for you:

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
• As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office

As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life in advance of the start date

Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.

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 [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

Job Category:

Posting End Date: