Business Intelligence Analyst

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst. The BI Analyst will support the Business Intelligence Department by assisting with the collection of data from various sources to improve workflow efficiency and firmwide reporting.  Experience with data visualization principals, analytics and BI tools are essential in, among other things, developing accurate and impactful reporting solutions across firm departments and business units.  The BI Analyst’s duties will extend beyond traditional reporting and involve collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams to identify data silos and inconsistencies, improve data integrity across systems and develop intuitive Business Intelligence solutions. 

As a BI Analyst, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop, maintain and optimize Power BI reports and dashboards that present valuable business metrics and actionable insights to meet stakeholder established objectives.
• Help ensure the reliability and accuracy of data through quality checks and validation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of workflows, reports and dashboards.
• Implement and maintain security permissions on the Power BI platform to facilitate data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with the firm’s data governance and security policies.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the Business Intelligence field while actively explore emerging technologies and innovation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of business intelligence, data analytics and visualization principles in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience with analyzing primary and secondary data sources to interpret trends and patterns in large data sets and develop valuable business metrics.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience with Power BI is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following:

• Building and maintaining custom metrics, reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Advanced visualization, report design and development skills.
• Experience with DAX and SQL.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.