Data Analyst

About the role

The Data Analyst will support Hippo’s Business Enablement & Insights function by driving analytics across Portfolio Management and Partner Programs. They will help business leaders understand portfolio performance, profitability, risk exposure, partner performance, and operational outcomes to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards to track performance across growth and insurance KPIs (e.g., risk aggregation, retention, loss ratio, claims efficiency, underwriting performance).
• Analyze trends and performance drivers across portfolio performance, insurance programs, underwriting, claims, risk exposure, and financial results, surfacing insights that impact growth, profitability, and strategic decision-making.
• Identify root causes of performance fluctuations and proactively highlight areas requiring action.
• Partner with stakeholders across GTM and insurance functions to inform data-driven strategies and operational decisions.
• Support retention and lifecycle analytics, including churn drivers, LTV, segmentation, and customer experience insights.
• Contribute to claims and underwriting analytics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, risk selection, and loss outcomes.
• Collaborate with Technology and Data Engineering teams to define data requirements and improve data quality, tracking, and accessibility.
• Develop executive-ready reports and presentations with clear insights and recommended actions.
• Support forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance tracking against AOP and strategic targets.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in business analytics, strategy, or operations (experience in insurance or insurtech is a plus).
• Strong analytical and technical skills (SQL, Excel, Tableau).
• Experience working with performance metrics across growth and/or insurance domains (e.g., marketing funnels, retention, claims, underwriting).
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and drives outcomes.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and machine learning models.
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Experience with data storytelling and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint).

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Technical proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Tableau.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Healthy Hippos Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Equity Compensation
• Training and Career Growth
• Flexible Time Off
• Little Hippos Program (parental leave)
• Hippo Habitat (snacks and drinks)