Desjardins

Business Analyst

Aurora Full time

Temporary position for 12 months

Join our Performance and Business Insights team as a Business Analyst and help shape decisions across OAW lines of business by delivering meaningful insights and performance analysis. As a Business Analyst, you’ll transform complex data into actionable intelligence that answers three critical questions: How are we doing? Why are we seeing these results? What should we do next? You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, present findings to leadership, and ensure priorities are informed by accurate, timely performance insights. More specifically, you will be required to :

  • Develop and share performance insights for OAW lines of business

  • Analyze trends and diagnose performance issues, identifying root causes and recommending actionable solutions.

  • Turn complex information into clear, consumable findings that guide decision-making and next steps.

  • Design and enhance reporting solutions using SAS and Power BI to create intuitive dashboards.

  • Partner closely with business teams to understand changes in rates, underwriting, performance, and strategy.

  • Present insights to leadership and collaborate across the organization to operationalize key findings.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, develop data management tools, and streamline workflows.

What we offer*

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

  • Group insurance including telemedicine

  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience

  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

  • Advanced experience with SQL and SAS, and building dashboards in Power BI is preferred

  • Advanced experience with managing and delivering projects, coordinate stakeholders, and adapt to changing priorities

  • Experience analyzing data, applying metrics, and developing data-driven recommendations

  • Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of data management principles

  • Advanced proficiency in MS 365 suite

  • Intermediate knowledge of Performance KPIs for all underwriting banners in Ontario, Atlantic and Western Canada, specifically DAN, TPIC, and DI

  • Intermediate operational knowledge of agent-facing tools, systems, and processes

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Data (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-01-27