Job Description

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Description

Make an impact with data.

At Embark, we're on a mission to help families build brighter futures through education savings. As a

Sr. Data Analyst (12-month contract),

you'll play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into insights that guide strategy, shape products, and drive growth. You'll join a collaborative team where your curiosity, technical expertise, and problem-solving mindset will directly influence how we serve our customers and scale our business.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex business problems, is comfortable navigating large and varied datasets, and can clearly communicate technical findings to diverse audiences. Your work will directly influence our product roadmap, marketing strategies, and customer engagement initiatives.###

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Data Analysis & Insights

Design and execute analytical projects that support product, marketing, and operational priorities. Translate business questions into clear analysis plans, identifying relevant metrics and methods. Conduct exploratory and statistical analysis to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks.

Data Management & Reporting

Extract, clean, transform, and aggregate large, complex datasets from multiple sources (cloud-based data warehouses, APIs, operational databases). Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI Ensure data accuracy through validation and quality control processes.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with cross-functional teams to embed analytics into decision-making. Present findings in a clear, actionable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in analytics workflows. Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and best practices in data analysis.


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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related role. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a related field. Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying, joining, and aggregating data from complex relational structures. Strong experience with Power BI (or equivalent BI tools) for creating interactive dashboards and compelling visualizations. Hands-on experience with Python for automation, statistical analysis, and working with APIs. Solid understanding of data modeling concepts, database structures, and ETL processes. Strong knowledge of data mining, segmentation, and statistical techniques. Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of delivering accurate, actionable insights.
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NICE TO HAVE

Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, or predictive analytics. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse). Knowledge of marketing analytics, customer journey analysis, or digital product metrics. Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to non-technical audiences. Collaborative mindset with an empathetic, customer-focused approach. Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing business needs.
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About Embark Student Corp.

At Embark Student Corp. ("Embark"), we're on a journey to create an entirely new student experience. One that is built on instilling confidence in students around the paths they are choosing and their ability and agency to achieve their goals for the future. As enablers and orchestrators of students' success, we will create access, affordability and agency for students and their champions across our services and solutions. This will provide them with guidance and support in all aspects of planning and saving for post secondary education - giving them a future-ready advantage and help them thrive well past their educational journey.

Embark Corp. is cultivating an environment that enables growth, trust and pioneering. To help drive our transformation and growth, we are guided by the following strategic pillars:

Elevate our Expertise in Education Savings & Planning Aspire to be Trusted and Easy to do Business with Put our Customers in the Center of Our Experience Partner to Drive Value, Scale and Reach



What makes us qualified to do this?

In business since 1965 and owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization, everything we do is in service to our students. We are a diverse and passionate community of experts that firmly believes in the benefits of education, priding ourselves on helping to shape their future and empowering them to reach their full potential.

As we move forward, we will leverage and build upon our unmatched expertise in the RESP space to propel both our students and our company forward, ensuring a better tomorrow. Our vision is set, our future is bright, and we're just getting started.



We value each employee for their unique perspectives and experiences. If you are someone who has experience and skills similar to what we are looking for and is aligned with the culture and values, please consider applying!



Work Model
We have adopted a hybrid model, leveraging the best of remote and in-person work. This work model however can differ depending on roles and leaders.



Equal Opportunity Employer

We at Embark Corp., are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a culture that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Embark Student Corp. has been Great Place to Work certified since 2018.