Selby Jennings
Data Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Selby Jennings is hiring a Data Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Selby Jennings
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Selby Jennings publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
We are partnering with a highly quantitative, data-driven organization seeking a Data Analyst to support reporting, analytics, and data management initiatives across a complex business environment. This role sits at the intersection of data, operations, and business stakeholders, helping answer critical questions, deliver trusted reporting, and improve access to information across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large and complex datasets to answer business questions and support decision-making
- Develop and run SQL-based data extracts from multiple databases and systems
- Deliver reporting and analytical support for operational, compliance, finance, and business functions
- Handle ad hoc requests and time-sensitive reporting deliverables
- Validate data accuracy through reconciliations, cross-checks, and quality control processes
- Investigate discrepancies and work with stakeholders to ensure reporting integrity
- Document reporting methodologies, business rules, and data definitions
- Identify recurring reporting needs and partner with technical teams to develop scalable solutions
- Help define requirements, business logic, edge cases, and testing criteria for new reporting tools and dashboards
- Contribute to the development of self-service reporting and business intelligence capabilities
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, analytics engineering, or a related field
- Advanced SQL skills with experience writing complex queries, joins, aggregations, and CTEs
- Python experience for data analysis, automation, and repeatable reporting workflows
- Experience working with large-scale transactional, operational, or financial datasets
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to communicate methodologies and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience gathering requirements and working with engineering or development teams
- Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, or related discipline
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to regulatory, compliance, audit, tax, or financial reporting processes
- Experience creating scalable reporting frameworks and self-service analytics solutions
- Familiarity with data governance, controls, and reporting best practices