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Financial Data Analyst

Employer
Travelers Insurance
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Apr 30, 2019

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Category
Actuary, Financial Services, IT
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Company Information
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Summary
This position is an entrance role into Data Management field. This position performs accountabilities under general supervision and supervisor provides guidance and examples on how to perform a task but expects the employee to use the new knowledge to independently perform the tasks.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with coordination of the production, testing, reconciliation, and maintenance of the Travelers new FACTS (PeopleSoft) integrated financial database (General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets).

  • Responsible for report/query execution and development.
  • Troubleshoot resolution of accounting information with Investment, Treasury, Underwriting and Expense areas that have data integrity issues on their interfaces.
  • Run and maintain ledger allocations within PeopleSoft.
  • Monitor daily system process execution timelines.
  • Assist with the coordination for testing of changes to the various sub-ledgers and underwriting source systems.
  • Develop specifications and work closely with IT department to enhance the system and support business requirements.
  • Preparation of documentation to meet 302 audit requirements.
  • Provide customer service support and help desk coverage.
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of customer training.
  • Overtime is required monthly in order to assist in the consolidation of the Travelers Financial results.
  • Strong analytical ability needed to understand and resolve complex issues.
  • Ongoing opportunities to work on a variety of integration efforts and projects.
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities to meet critical business needs.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent education required.

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Business preferred. 1+ yrs. general business experience, Data Management experienced preferred Understands concepts and applications of business information models. Demonstrates understanding of relationship between data and business rules and functions (i.e. data analysis concepts). Proficient with tools and software to extract and analyze data in the data management function.

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
  • Basic accounting knowledge is necessary to prepare financial statements (e.g. Balance Sheet, Income Statements) and exhibits for management.
  • An understanding of Corporate and Underwriting systems, Hyperion Financial Management, SQL, or PeopleSoft is a plus.
  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting or Finance Major strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
  • Strong Spreadsheet skills are required. Knowledge of pivot tables, functions, etc. is a plus.
  • PeopleSoft experience a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of data practices and principles for data analysis.
  • Demonstrated solid analytic and diagnostic skills.
  • Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated solid communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


Physical Requirements
Operates standard office equipment. Requires extended periods of computer use. Requires extended periods of sitting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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WHO WE ARE

Imagine a Career With Purpose.

For more than 160 years Travelers has earned a reputation as a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance because we take care of our customers. When you work at Travelers, life’s most important moments become your life’s work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you’ve made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger.


LIFE AT TRAVELERS

Imagine Playing a Role in Something Bigger.

A career at Travelers means being part of a team comprised of 30,000 + talented and passionate people that’s evolving to meet changing needs – from customer service to data science and beyond. If that’s more than you imagined in an insurance career, it’s time to join us at Travelers.


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