Serve as Individual Solutions’ primary leader in driving the execution and operationalization of Individual Solutions data & analytics strategy including Artificial Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, and Analytics in the pursuit of business outcomes.
Develop & maintain the roadmap for the use of all Individual Solutions data infrastructure & advanced analytics enhancements, in coordination with eDNA and Enterprise Technology leadership.
Identify and advocate for practical solutions to ensure IS data is fit for use and to drive analytics resulting in business value, in collaboration with Shared Services Groups.
Create and present business use cases for data, analytics, and AI initiatives while being accountable for measuring the business value delivered through investments in Individual Solutions data and analytics.
Educate Securian Financial on Individual Solution’s maturity and needs from a data and analytics perspective.
Lead and mentor a team of Business Intelligence (BI) associates.
Oversee the development of complex reports and dashboards that support life and annuity business performance and drive decision making.
Guide the team to identify new opportunities for data analysis and apply advanced analytics methodologies.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration within the BI team.
Establish a regular forum with IS leaders and key associates to align on data and analytics use cases, while fostering education that empowers data-driven decision-making and the strategic use of AI to drive business impact.
Proactively seek the perspective of IS leaders to ensure data and analytics issues have been identified and are appropriately prioritized.
Key business point of contact with Shared Service groups throughout the implementation of significant data and analytics projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Economics, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
Experience working with data & analytics solutions for Financial Services, ideally individual life and annuity insurance
Experience in coaching, mentoring, leading and/or work directing others
Ability to develop a strong understanding of Individual Solutions operating model.
Excellent communication, persuasion, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic executor with attention to detail and a deep understanding of business operations
Proven collaboration with data professionals as well as business stakeholders to inform and execute strategic goals
Has an understanding of cloud computing ecosystems and data analytics
Prior experience with business intelligence tools (e.g. R Shiny, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)

Benefits

Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsartificial intelligencedata infrastructureadvanced analyticsbusiness intelligencedata analysisreport developmentdashboard creationcloud computingdata solutions

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpersuasionstakeholder managementstrategic executionattention to detailcollaborationinnovationcontinuous learning