Business Data Analyst

Sun Life

. Drive data-informed decision-making across Canadian Operations .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$62,000 - CA$93,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and visualization, utilizing tools like SQL and Tableau to drive data-informed decision-making. Strong communication skills enable effective storytelling and insights presentation to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL Data QueryingTableau BI DevelopmentData Visualization TechniquesStatistical AnalysisBilingualism in French and English

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData Insights GenerationTrend IdentificationCorrelation AnalysisAnomaly DetectionMetric DefinitionData GovernanceDocumentationTesting TechniquesUX-Focused Visualizations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStorytelling SkillsAudience TailoringAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

TableauAnalytics TechnologiesBusiness Intelligence ToolsData Manipulation Languages

Certifications & Qualifications

Tableau Certifications

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationMathematicsComputer ScienceStatisticsData ScienceEngineeringInsurance KnowledgeFinancial Services KnowledgeOperations Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive data-informed decision-making across Canadian Operations
Work with business partners to distill data insights into conclusions and recommendations
Analyze data to identify trends, correlations and anomalies
Consult with business partners on improving outcomes through data insights
Convert data and information into business-relevant stories tailored to the audience
Design reports and visualizations for ongoing data-driven decision-making and faster decisions
Maintain standards for analysis and reporting, including metric definitions, data governance, documentation, testing and visualization techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
2-3 years of experience with analytics technologies, including SQL or other data querying and manipulation languages
Expertise in Tableau or other BI development tools
Knowledge of statistical methods, software and analysis
Proven track record in UX-focused data visualizations and decision enablement tools
Demonstrated experience evaluating data analyses and generating actionable insights
Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to address complex business questions by sourcing, collecting and synthesizing information from multiple sources
Ability to tailor communication to various audiences and provide impactful “so what” analysis
Bilingualism in French and English, oral and written, required for Quebec-based positions
Tableau certifications, insurance or financial services knowledge, and Operations Management experience are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

An environment of continuous learning, development, and improvement
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually based on business, Client and employee needs
Participation in various incentive plans for eligible employees, subject to individual and company performance
Employee well-being and mental health support
Accommodation support during the application process
Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace