What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Kinsale Insurance?
Are you passionate about uncovering insights through data, understanding complex data flows, and spotting trends that drive innovation? At Kinsale Insurance, we’re seeking a talented Data Analyst to join our collaborative team onsite at our state-of-the-art office in Richmond, VA. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, contributing to business-critical initiatives that fuel innovation and efficiency across the enterprise.
As a Data Analyst at Kinsale, you'll work alongside IT teams and business stakeholders to solve complex challenges through data—designing impactful reports, enhancing analytics, and building data-driven applications that support smart decision-making
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop impactful reports and data extracts aligned with strategic business goals
- Analyze complex datasets to produce actionable insights and intuitive visualizations
- Ensure quality and accuracy through rigorous testing and documentation of reporting solutions
- Automate recurring reports and create self-serve analytics tools to empower users
- Monitor existing reports for relevance and recommend updates as needed
- Provide training and support to internal users on BI tools and dashboards
- Evaluate system changes for reporting impacts and align data strategy accordingly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve data issues efficiently
- Develop and maintain data flows and conceptual models for enterprise data needs
- Participate in database migrations, data refreshes, and other data-centric projects
- Communicate technical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred)
- 2 years of experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar data-centric role
- 2 years of experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL preferred)
- 1 years of Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
- Familiarity with public cloud database architectures (preferred)
- Experience using BI/reporting tools such as Tableau or Qlik
- Hands-on scripting skills (SQL required; Python a plus)
- Familiarity with JSON, XML, and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB
- Strong Excel skills, including macros
- Experience with batch processing and command-line tools
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD processes
- Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments with a focus on knowledge sharing
- Understanding of BI semantic layers and financial controls (e.g., SOX)
- Experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry is a plus
At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Single and Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans with company contributed HSA funds
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Education dollars for training and certifications
