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Data Analyst

Hippo Insurance
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Data & Analytics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6 + years of data analytics experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM
  • SQL proficiency - can write efficient queries against databases/data warehouses
  • Tableau (or similar BI tool) - comfortable building dashboards from scratch
  • Self-starter mindset - takes initiative to identify opportunities, gathers requirements without being asked, doesn't need handholding
  • Excellent communication skills
Nice to have
  • Insurance, healthcare, or regulated industry experience
  • Familiarity with HR or operations analytics
  • Exposure to data governance or compliance reporting
  • Proven experience leveraging AI to automate job functions
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership
What the job really is

As a Data Analyst at Hippo, you will take ownership of analytics for critical operational areas, designing dashboards and uncovering insights to drive business decisions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, build Tableau dashboards, and present findings that translate data into actionable recommendations. This role emphasizes autonomy and proactive problem-solving, allowing you to shape how data is used to optimize operations within the company.

Benefits
  • Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model with required in-office days (2 days a week)
  • Fast-growing InsurTech environment may involve rapidly changing priorities
  • Role requires a high level of autonomy and initiative, which may not suit everyone
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