Senior Manager, Data & Analytics - Assurance & Advisory Services
Senior Manager, Data & Analytics - Assurance & Advisory Services
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$ 95900 - 159700
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Job Description
Location(s)
Birmingham Alabama Chicago Illinois Dallas Texas McAllen Texas St. Louis MissouriDetails
Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
Kemper is seeking a talented Senior Manager Data & Analytics to join our Assurance & Advisory Services (A&A) team. You will be responsible for leading multiple strategic analytics and automation initiatives driving innovation operational efficiency and risk mitigation. Partnering with A&A and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights and scalable solutions that strengthen the governance and control environment. Overseeing a team of data analytics professionals and serves as a consultative advisor on control automation and analytics enablement.
Please note: this position is not remote can be located in one of our offices in Chicago IL; St. Louis MO; Birmingham AL; Dallas TX; McAllen TX - hybrid schedule
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads and develops one or more individuals by providing feedback coaching and career development opportunities.
- Defines and evolves the A&A analytics roadmap in alignment with enterprise data and risk strategies.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to automate controls and dashboards that improve the control environment and help the business achieve its organizational objectives.
- Manages multiple concurrent projects ensuring the work is risk-based well-documented and meets the defined business requirements.
- Reviews analytic work products developed by other A&A team members to ensure the reliability and integrity of the tools and output created.
- Interprets data and analyzes trends and patterns in complex data sets using statistical techniques; delivers insights through ongoing dashboardsand reporting tools.
- Establishes strong partnership with business leaders to support effective risk and control practices; advises senior leadership on best practices and automated risk mitigation strategies.
- Champions innovation by piloting and deploying advanced analytics robotic process automation (RPA) and AI/ML solutions to improve audit quality and coverage.
- Stays informed on industry developments regulatory trends and emerging risks that may affect the business.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Information Systems Data Analytics Data Science or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
- Coursework or certifications in AI ML or automation tools (e.g. UiPath Azure ML) a plus.
Experience:
- 8 years of experience in audit data analytics or related field with a solid understanding of audit methodologies risk management and data mining.
- 2 years of leadership experience.
- Preferred background within the Financial Services or Insurance industries.
Skills:
- Strong leadership negotiation and communication skills.
- Exceptional analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify trends and synthesize insights from large diverse data sets.
- Proficient with data modeling database design and data mining techniques.
- Advanced skills with tools such as Tableau Power BI Alteryx SQL Python or other programming languagespreferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed corporate environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Familiar with audit management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Certifications: One or more of the following preferred: CPA CIA CISA CFE CFA or equivalent data/analytics credentials
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
The range for this position is $95900-159700. When determining candidate offers we consider experience skills education certifications and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision mission and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision mission and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
