Sr. Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

Sr. Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Data Insights and Enablement Director, the Senior BI Specialist will be responsible for creating advanced dashboards, analyzing data trends, automating workflows, and collaborating across departments to design and implement strategies that support business objectives.

You reside in: Toronto OR Ottawa

You'll be responsible for:

• Capturing business requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder needs and objectives while aligning with Interac’s business objectives.

• Design, build, and deploy robust BI solutions based on business requirements.

• Establish visualization best practices, optimize dashboards, and explore innovative data representation methods to uncover new business opportunities across all levels of the organization.

• Analyze business intelligence data to provide leadership with actionable insights for informed decision-making.

• Develop in-depth commentary and insights and create compelling presentations that clearly communicate the data's narrative.

• Develop complex, comprehensive BI reporting packages and dashboards using internal data infrastructure and external data sources.

• Identify and assess industry/geographic trends, competitor strategies, and customer behavior to anticipate opportunities and challenges.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data in all reporting.

You bring:

• A degree in Business, Mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience as a BI Developer, creating complex dashboards and algorithms.

• Expert in using BI tools with expertise/certifications in at least one of the following BI software tools: Tableau (Preferred), Power BI, Qlik, Domo, Sisense.

• Strong knowledge of Python/R and ability to write stored procedures, views, and SQL functions.

• Strong data modelling and UI/UX design skills considered an asset. Proven experience in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling; developing meaningful and insightful presentations for varies stakeholders.

• Interpret and communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Excellent organization, planning, and prioritizing skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

• Understanding that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You are a proactive problem-solver with a demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience Configuring and maintaining BI environment including row level security is an asset.

• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity. 

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers.  We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work.  Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:
Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.
Core Values:  They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.
Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

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Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.