Data Analyst III

Principal Financial Group

Principal Financial Group, a leader in financial services for over 140 years, is searching for a Data Analyst III to join its Benefits & Protection division's pricing team. This role is crucial for modernizing technology in quoting and pricing functions, aimed at enhancing financial security for clients.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain pricing algorithms using Coherent Spark to convert Excel models into API services.
• Perform data engineering and analysis to modernize pricing and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with actuarial, technology, and data teams to create scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Utilize programming languages and analytics technologies including R, SAS, and SQL.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Participation in a bonus program for non-sales positions.
• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees.
• Eligibility for a pension plan.

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in actuarial, analytics, or data engineering.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Continuous improvement mindset with curiosity and drive to enhance solutions.

You would benefit from having:

• Proficiency in Excel and SAS.
• Knowledge of programming languages like R or Python.
• Advanced SQL query writing and data model interpretation.
• Experience with APIs and JSON.

Principal is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. They offer comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being. Currently, Principal is not offering immigration sponsorship for this role.