State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB)
Business Intelligence Analyst
State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $156 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. We are the 9th largest public pension fund in the U.S. and the 25th largest public or private pension fund in the world. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.Serving more than 677,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,500 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.Home To Top TalentOur high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.About the TeamSWIB’s Technology & Data Division is a highly valued partner to our investment teams and a critical contributor to SWIB's continued growth and success. With approximately 75 employees, the division comprises (a) technology, including business systems analysts, design & development, infrastructure, and information security and governance teams; (b) data, including data science, investment data, investment information architecture, data engineering, and reporting; (c) business integration, change, and coordination; and (d) project management.
As a top asset owner, our technology and data systems address the entire breadth of investments. Our mission-critical technology and data are essential to deliver internally managed equity, fixed income, and hedge funds strategies, and to oversee external managers investing in both private and publicly traded assets. The team also runs the systems to operate and protect our organization. A few of our current key systems include SimCorp, eFront, Charles River, Snowflake, Markit, and FactSet.Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Information Delivery Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Information Delivery Analyst will play a crucial role in enhancing our data-driven decision-making processes by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information to support business and investment decisions. This position requires an analytical mindset, proficiency in data visualization tools, and an understanding of business intelligence concepts.The Information Delivery Analyst will report to the Investment Information and Reporting Manager and will partner with staff throughout the organization to deliver timely and actionable insights by leveraging BI tools such as Power BI.Partner with teams across the agency to develop reports and dashboards that meet their specific needs. This involves driving, documenting and understanding requirements and translating them into effective visualizations.Create impactful and insightful reports using Power BI. Ensure reports are accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with business objectives.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in reporting practices. Stay updated on reporting trends and industry best practices to enhance report design and usability. Drive enhancements that improve usability, effectiveness, scalability, and data governance.Provide support for report related issues and questions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges to ensure uninterrupted access to critical business insights.Maintain comprehensive documentation of reporting processes, incidents, and resolutions. This documentation serves as a reference for troubleshooting and maintaining consistency in reporting practices.Adhere to best practices in data visualization, accessibility, and security when designing and publishing reports. Ensure compliance with agency standards and data governance policies.The ideal candidate:Demonstrates a proactive attitude towards enablement through insightful reporting and dashboard solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience using Power BI, or similar tool such as Quik Sense, Tableau, or MicroStrategy.4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining reports and dashboards.General knowledge of and interest in the investment industry.Direct experience in the financial services industry.Familiarity with data modeling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and SQL querying for data manipulation and integration within reports.Experience implementing testing tools and data quality metrics/processes to ensure overall data quality of reports that are supported and developed.Proficient in conducting data analysis, interpreting financial information, and presenting insights to support decision-making processes.Experience deploying reports utilizing automated processes Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment techniques (CICD).Experience deploying to cloud providers such as Azure.Experience with Snowflake as a data source is a plus.SWIB Offers:Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks.Educational and training opportunities.Challenging work in a professional environment.Hybrid work environment.The position requires U.S. work authorization.Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.
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As a top asset owner, our technology and data systems address the entire breadth of investments. Our mission-critical technology and data are essential to deliver internally managed equity, fixed income, and hedge funds strategies, and to oversee external managers investing in both private and publicly traded assets. The team also runs the systems to operate and protect our organization. A few of our current key systems include SimCorp, eFront, Charles River, Snowflake, Markit, and FactSet.Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Information Delivery Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Information Delivery Analyst will play a crucial role in enhancing our data-driven decision-making processes by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information to support business and investment decisions. This position requires an analytical mindset, proficiency in data visualization tools, and an understanding of business intelligence concepts.The Information Delivery Analyst will report to the Investment Information and Reporting Manager and will partner with staff throughout the organization to deliver timely and actionable insights by leveraging BI tools such as Power BI.Partner with teams across the agency to develop reports and dashboards that meet their specific needs. This involves driving, documenting and understanding requirements and translating them into effective visualizations.Create impactful and insightful reports using Power BI. Ensure reports are accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with business objectives.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in reporting practices. Stay updated on reporting trends and industry best practices to enhance report design and usability. Drive enhancements that improve usability, effectiveness, scalability, and data governance.Provide support for report related issues and questions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges to ensure uninterrupted access to critical business insights.Maintain comprehensive documentation of reporting processes, incidents, and resolutions. This documentation serves as a reference for troubleshooting and maintaining consistency in reporting practices.Adhere to best practices in data visualization, accessibility, and security when designing and publishing reports. Ensure compliance with agency standards and data governance policies.The ideal candidate:Demonstrates a proactive attitude towards enablement through insightful reporting and dashboard solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience using Power BI, or similar tool such as Quik Sense, Tableau, or MicroStrategy.4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining reports and dashboards.General knowledge of and interest in the investment industry.Direct experience in the financial services industry.Familiarity with data modeling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and SQL querying for data manipulation and integration within reports.Experience implementing testing tools and data quality metrics/processes to ensure overall data quality of reports that are supported and developed.Proficient in conducting data analysis, interpreting financial information, and presenting insights to support decision-making processes.Experience deploying reports utilizing automated processes Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment techniques (CICD).Experience deploying to cloud providers such as Azure.Experience with Snowflake as a data source is a plus.SWIB Offers:Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks.Educational and training opportunities.Challenging work in a professional environment.Hybrid work environment.The position requires U.S. work authorization.Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.
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