Business Analyst II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in transforming intricate financial and operational data into actionable insights that facilitate strategic decision-making within the Security & Trust Organization.

• Create, develop, and sustain BI dashboards and reporting solutions.

• Examine extensive datasets to uncover trends, patterns, anomalies, and essential business drivers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect business requirements and convert use cases into technical solutions.

• Aid in the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven tools.

• Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance by upholding high standards for data quality, documentation, lineage, and reporting accuracy.

• Recognize opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduation within the last 3 years, or current enrollment with anticipated completion within 12 months, Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with no relevant experience.

• Proficiency in utilizing business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in handling large datasets and converting findings into actionable business recommendations using SQL and other data analysis tools.

• Experience in supporting data automation, advanced analytics, predictive reporting, business intelligence initiatives, or emerging technology solutions.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Preferred experience with AI/ML solutions, Large Language Models (LLMs), natural language processing, AI-powered copilots, prompt engineering, predictive analytics, or automated reporting solutions.

• Preferred experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages used for advanced analytics, automation, model development, or AI solution implementation.

• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and data warehouses such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar technologies is preferred.

• Knowledge of financial data structures, accounting principles, forecasting processes, financial reporting environments, or business performance analytics is preferred.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts and data-driven insights to non-technical audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.

• Paid parental leave.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Ten paid holidays per full calendar year.

• One floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• One paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid year-end holiday shutdown.

• Four paid days off for personal wellness as determined by Cisco.

• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year.

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program.

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on the hire date and each January 1st thereafter.

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.