Business Data Analyst (remote possible)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoWe are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Business Data Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making and process optimization across the organization. This role focuses on deep analysis and critical thinking to uncover insights, design solutions to complex business problems, and continuously improve existing processes through data and technology.

Essential Functions

• Analyze complex business challenges by gathering and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and data models that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop innovative solutions and recommendations based on critical thinking, logical reasoning, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand objectives, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
• Evaluate and improve existing BI processes and reporting frameworks to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate) to communicate insights effectively across business units.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure integrity and reliability of analytical outputs.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, or enhance analytical workflows.
• Stay informed on emerging BI tools, technologies, and best practices, recommending innovations that enhance analytical capability and impact.
• Ability to communicate business needs to technical staff as well as understand business requirements and design user-friendly reports and dashboards.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of underlying data, data structures, and business uses to ensure reports meet business needs.
• Creates test cases and performs QA to ensure accurate and complete testing.
• Creates and maintains documentation of automated processes.
• Works with developers and analysts to understand code changes that will impact reports.

Job Complexities

• Works in a dynamic, multi-functional environment with numerous priorities.
• Works on a wide range of problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Acts in an advisory capacity, influencing and making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the business segment.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has the creative latitude to work outside policy and develop new solutions.
• Negotiates, persuades, and gains consensus from implementation team and/or management.

Supervision Received or Extended

• No responsibility for the supervision of others.
• Works independently setting own priorities and objectives with supervisory consultation.
• Regularly makes recommendations to and influences department policies and procedures.
• Actively contributes to the results of a team and works towards achieving team goals and objectives.
• Uses expertise of more senior level team members and leverages additional resources to confirm solution or explore customized applications as a solution.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or process improvement roles.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex problems and propose structured, data-driven solutions.
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI & Power Automate) and SQL data querying language.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, forecasting, or operational performance analysis.
• Experience optimizing queries to minimize load on system resources.
• Experience working with large datasets, relational databases, and data modeling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of distilling complex data into clear insights for non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to pivot as required by the business.
• Has basic knowledge of general business, production, and/or operation environment and general cost benefit awareness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to define parameters to meet business requirements.
• Project management skills to effectively manage initiatives
• Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Experience with relational databases and star schemas preferred
• Experience with Snowflake application preferred

Typical Education

• Requires BS Degree or equivalent work experience

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically have 5+ years of directly related experience

The pay range for this role is $65,550.00 - $87,375.00

 

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.