Data Analytics Intern

Job Description

This role will work with Data Analytics team members to develop reports & analyze performance. The intern will present findings to the business and must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

(60%) Create Value Through Data

• Produce clear, insightful, understandable work products (visualizations, reports, presentations, etc.) to outline business opportunities and actionable recommendations
• Transform data into insights by leveraging internal and external tools to identify and quantify opportunities 
• Build studies that add substantial value to the decision-making process through proactive data analysis, reporting, and research
• Analyze existing solutions and optimize them based on the latest best practices, tools, techniques, and policies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements, execute fast, and ensure the right training and hand-over effort to the stakeholders

(20%) Communicate Insights

• Present analysis and resulting recommendations to senior management and/or clients
• Leverage data to present compelling business cases to optimize investments and operations
• Communicate and educate both technical and non-technical employees on analytics and data-driven decision making

(20%) Support Data Strategies

• Design, build, and deliver on our Data as a Product initiatives across the enterprise
• Participate and drive data modeling and governance best practices
• Provide rapid corrective response and action to resolve disruptive incidents

In this opportunity the intern has the potential to gain experience, enhanced skill sets, and competencies that will make them more prepared for future roles: 

• Exposure to corporate environments 

• Critical Thinking Skills 

• Problem Solving Skills 

• Data Modeling Skills 

• Advanced use of Analytical Tools and Techniques 

• Increased hands-on experience in SQL, SQL Server, Python, SharePoint, Microsoft Workspaces and more 

• Ability to conduct a business presentation and recommend a course of action based on research and supported by data 

• Understanding of Data Warehouse principles and best practices 

• Ability to draw insights from data set that are actionable for the business 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Working with remote teams 

 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2nd year completed and currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Management, Information Systems or related program of study
• Master’s degree candidates are preferred

• 2 years of strong SQL, Excel, SSRS, Power BI, and PowerPoint experience 

Other skills: 

• Ability to work in a team environment 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills 

• Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes 

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Professional demeanor 

• Sustains a positive outlook and views challenges as opportunities 

• Analytical/strategic thinker 

• Ability to quickly learn new applications 

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and the corresponding ability to quickly provide sound decisions and perform tasks with less than complete information 

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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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