Data Analyst

Overview

Are you excited to analyze large datasets and help business owners make data-driven decisions? Are you excited to design and develop automated reports using industry-leading tools like Power BI? At New American Funding, we know the importance of utilizing quantitative insights and actionable reports to drive our business. We are looking for a highly talented Data Analyst to join our BI and Analytics team and help us become a more data-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to drive stakeholder engagement.
• Build Power BI Dashboards using complex DAX functions, merging multiple datasets/data sources.
• Utilize strong SQL skills to analyze, implement, and write complex SQL scripts for designing critical data sets and tracing data quality issues.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems logically and systematically with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner with clear recommendations based on data insights, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication.
• Function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team, performing effectively and supporting the team to achieve objectives.
• Deal with ambiguity and competing objectives efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience independently designing and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure the highest level of quality and rigor in solutions.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Clear and effective communication skills and a team-player mindset.
• Strong SQL experience.
• Strong experience in visualization tools like Power BI to create clean, visually compelling charts that aid discoveries and empower data-driven decisions.
• Working knowledge in Power Automate.
• Ability to own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analysis, and dashboards to drive stakeholder engagement.
• Attention to details involving reading/accessing intricate coding or technical structure.
• Understanding of the mortgage industry, including the life cycle of a loan.

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with Power BI.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience as a business analyst, data analyst, or related role is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SQL and creating complex queries.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Retail Mortgage Analytics experience highly desired.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• SQL
• DAX Functions
• Data Visualization
• Report Development
• Data Quality
• Problem Solving
• Mortgage Industry
• Snowflake