Business / Data Analyst

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Business Analyst with strong process improvement and data analysis skills in Des Moines, IA (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months



Required Skills & Experience

• Conceptual thinking – ability to understand how/why instead of relying only on what is being asked
• Process mapping – ability to breakdown workflows and document/visualize them
• Continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes – ability to identify process gaps
• Data analysis – ability to identify trends/themes and generate metrics
• Ability to translate technical speak to business language – the role often acts as a bridge between engineers and business leaders
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation, reporting)
• Experience with data analysis and metrics reporting
• Demonstrated experience with process mapping and workflow documentation (Visio)
• Experience using SharePoint and Confluence for documentation and collaboration

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, identifying root causes and recommending practical, data-driven solutions
• Analyze operational data and produce metrics reporting and dashboards to support decision-making
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reporting models and spreadsheets
• Create documentation and workflow materials using Visio (process flow diagrams), Confluence, and SharePoint
• Support project tracking and reporting activities in partnership with project managers
• Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for stakeholders
• Support asset tracking data initiatives across SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB environments (no direct DB administration required)
• Present findings, trends, and recommendations to business partners and leadership

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.