Junior Business Analyst

Los Angeles | In-Office

Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 Yearly. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Knight Insurance Group is a privately-owned property & casualty insurance company with total assets of over $1.7 billion. Part of our mission is to encourage creativity at all levels and embrace new technology. We strive to provide dependable insurance solutions through our commitment to innovation, technology, and efficiency.

Knight Insurance Group is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to join our team in Los Angeles. We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical individual passionate about optimizing workflows, automating manual processes, and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and skilled in SQL, Python, and Excel, with a basic understanding of accounting concepts. This role supports system implementations, streamlines data workflows, and develops processes to drive productivity. 

What you'll do as a Junior Business Analyst?

• Analyze operational workflows and identify inefficiencies, offering data-driven recommendations to improve business performance.
• Automate manual and repetitive processes using SQL and Python to streamline operations and reduce turnaround times.
• Support system implementations by gathering business requirements, assisting with user testing, and documenting process changes.
• Develop reports and dashboards using Excel and SQL to monitor key performance indicators and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve internal tools, and enhance overall process efficiency.

Experience and Qualifications

What we look for in our Junior Business Analyst?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Operations, or a related analytical field.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel for data analysis, reporting, and process automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency and workflow improvement.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and document solutions effectively.
• Organizational skills to keep track of multiple projects or cases at a time
• Prior experience in insurance is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting or financial concepts, ideally supported by experience in projects or internships related to accounting operations or business processes is preferred

Benefits

What do we offer? 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Supplemental life insurance policies for you and your dependents
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Retirement plans: Employer match, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Onsite Gym with group Yoga and Pilates classes
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
• Tickets at Work- Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets and much more
• AT&T Wireless Discounts
• Midway Rent a Car- Rental car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knight Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify a representative.

People. Purpose. Passion. These are the hallmarks of Westlake Financial Services, and have been since the inception in 1988. Westlake specializes in prime to sub-prime automotive financing, helping car dealerships do what they do best: sell cars. Westlake's unique credit approval software (known as ''The Buy Program ''​) allows dealers to get an on-the-spot loan approval with out waiting for callbacks, fax-backs, or rehashes.