Data Analyst

About us:

At iSelect, we’re passionate about helping Australians reduce their household bills and save money, time and effort. We are Australia’s go-to destination for comparison across insurance, utilities and personal finance products made available from our range of providers. We compare from a wide range of Australia’s leading brands and our highly trained consultants help customers compare, select and save.

How you fit:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Intelligence (BI) Data Analyst. As a data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support business decision-making. Your expertise in data analysis and reporting will enable our organization to optimize performance, identify trends, and drive overall business growth.

You will be working with business stakeholders , business analysts and data engineers to understand and translate user requirements into practical end-to-end reporting solutions. There will a strong focus on understanding the underlying data structures and platforms and how best to use them for analytics.

Key relationships

• Data Engineering
• Team Enterprise Architecture
• Data Modellers
• Finance analysts
• Commercial Vertical owners (GMs/EGMs) and product managers
• Marketing (social media, digital marketing)

What you do:

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Create comprehensive reports, dashboards, and visualizations that effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Performance Measurement: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate performance against targets, identifying areas of improvement and recommending strategies to optimize performance.
• Business Insights: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, technology and business) to understand business needs and translate them into actionable insights. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement through data analysis.
• Data Modeling and Profiling: Collaborate with project delivery teams and internal data engineers to profile and analyse available data to generate insights, outliers and trends in order to feed into production data models used for analytical solutions.
• Data Integrity and Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability by conducting data quality checks and implementing data validation processes. Identify and resolve data anomalies or discrepancies.
• Trend Analysis and Competitive Intelligence: Monitor market trends, industry benchmarks, across tools, technologies and data advancements to bring innovative solutions for the business. Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in the field of business intelligence.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling visualizations, interactive dashboards, and reports using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to effectively communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in data analytics, data science or a related role
• Strong proficiency in SQL and databases, working knowledge of Python .
• Skilled in visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, Looker etc
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge or experience working with AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or agent-based systems is a plus.

 What's in it for you:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Newly refurbished offices
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight

What’s next:

• We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply and you will hear back from us regarding your application
• We can be flexible with interview times, and these will be conducted either over MS teams virtually or face to face
• Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly Recruitment Team if you would like to find out more about the role careers@iselect.com.au 
• Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Checks

iSelect recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email careers@iselect.com.au