Welcome to This Australian Life. 

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go?

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed term contract.

A new role has opened for a Business Data Analyst – Finance in the team to work collaboratively with programmers, engineers, and business SME’s to identify process improvement opportunities, recommend system changes, and develop data governance policies as it relates to the modernisation of existing processes in the Finance Team. The role plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. In addition, the role is to support the identification of business challenges and opportunities for improvement and optimisation, as it relates to data consumed and produced by the Finance teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take the lead role in documenting the business’ requirements for key data acquisition and transformation processes in Finance
• Support the business on projects to enhance the data capabilities of the Finance team
• Report and present back to the business on key findings and insights
• Look into creative solutions to data quality management and control
• Maintain a balanced approach to risk and the application of risk management principles to all phases of design and implementation for project deliverables
• Develop and maintain excellent communications with team members, customers and stakeholders

• 5+ years of work experience in business analyst or similar role, ideally within Life Insurance
• A Tertiary qualification in a related field
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools including SQL, data analysis and visualisation tools
• Experience in process modelling and workflow analysis
• Experience in composing data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, data analysis, reconciliations
• Experience in system migrations and/or integrations
• Basic understanding of programming languages
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.   

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.