Career Opportunity: Specialty Business Analyst at Howden

Join a globally renowned team at Howden, an employee-owned company with over 15,000 passionate professionals in more than 100 countries. As a collective, we push the boundaries of insurance, driven by collaboration and a no-limits mindset. Our people-first approach fosters an inclusive culture, exceptional client service, and continuous growth.

Why Choose Howden?

At Howden, our entrepreneurial spirit and employee-ownership ethos empower talented individuals to make meaningful differences. We offer a unique culture that prioritizes work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, and volunteering. This distinctive environment ensures that our employees remain loyal and inspired, rejecting offers from head-hunters year after year.

Role Overview: Specialty Business Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to bridge business, data, and technology, transforming data into actionable insights that impact our business. As a Specialty Business Analyst, you’ll be part of a dynamic broking team dedicated to delivering top value for our clients and advancing your specialist practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and visualize data to support decision-making.
• Identify business requirements and create data visualizations that generate relevant insights.
• Integrate multiple datasets into coherent visualizations to enhance data context and value.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) with specific objectives.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and establish project timelines.
• Create, test, and deploy Power BI scripts, along with performing deep data analysis.
• Utilize DAX measures and functions within Power BI.
• Generate documentation according to company standards.
• Implement SQL queries as needed to enhance BI system performance.
• Understanding data warehousing principles including Star Schemas, Reporting views, and ETL.
• Collaborate with technical IT data teams.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in Power BI and data analytics.
• Experience with Python and MS SQL Server BI Stack tools (SSRS, TSQL, Power Query, MDX).
• Proficiency in translating data into relevant reports and graphics.
• Knowledge of Power BI application security models.
• Experience in best practices for UX/UI design within Power BI.
• Ability to execute DAX queries on Power BI desktop.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and internal teams.

Our Ideal Candidate

At Howden, we value diversity and seek individuals who share our values. Our biggest achievements come from those brave enough to try new things. We support each other through everyday moments and major challenges, always determined to make a positive impact at work and beyond.

What We Offer

A career you define. Our people succeed by making their mark in areas they care about, whether it's personal development, volunteering, fundraising, or innovating new insurance products to meet society's biggest challenges. We support our colleagues' well-being, knowing that a healthy home life contributes to a fulfilling work life—and vice versa.

Diversity and Inclusion

Howden treats colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances. Diversity is our competitive advantage.

Our Sustainability Promise

Howden is committed to sustainability, striving to make a positive impact through our governance processes, company policies, and review systems. Learn more about our sustainability efforts .

Employment Type: Permanent

Company: Howden

Job Title: Specialty Business Analyst