Investments Technology - Data Analyst (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

   Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/ Derry - Londonderry/ Strabane/ Remote, GB

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

  This new and exciting opportunity involves analyzing data and ensuring data integrity, working to provide high level summaries of data gathered.

  Allstate Investments manages close to $80 Billion of assets across portfolios for three major clients for Allstate to meet their investment objectives. The business model provides the foundation for daily decision-making and portfolio management. Allstate Investments strives to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of the Allstate Corporation. The size of the investment group exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including taxable and tax-exempt fixed income, equities, private and alternative securities and commercial mortgages as well as accounting, finance and technology. Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments, technology and a desire to be challenged.

   

   

   Responsibilities include (but are not limited to); 

   

   

  • Working closely with multiple teams/organizations spanning the Investments Technology and Business areas, to develop, support and continuously improve existing reporting processes
  • Needs to be a self-starter, have passion for data, and able to work well independently and in team setting
  • Troubleshooting complex data issues for financial data, including market data, risk analytics, and financial reference data
  • Evaluating data issues through sound analysis and making recommendations for resolution
  • Run front-office reports for analytics teams; develop new reports and solutions as required.
  • Business Analysis. Understanding and converting business requirements into tactical functional solutions with a focus on data
  • Data Governance. Creating documentation that explains the data and linkages between databases to enhance user accessibility of data
  • Data Quality. Develop new rules to monitor the quality of investments data; assist with ways to improve data quality "upstream" from the data warehouse

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • 2 years experience with SQL
  • Ability to use SQL to query large data sets
  • Business Analysis experience

   

   

  The successful candidate must also demonstrate a high competency in:

   

  • Proven commercial experience with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret large amounts of data
  • Having a logical and analytical approach.
  • Good problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate well, build relationships and work as part of a team.

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics or related discipline
  • Experience of data analysis using Tableau, Power BI, Python ect
  • Experience of Investments (stocks & bonds)

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3sjBNt2 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd June 2022