Business Analyst

Summary of Job Duties:

Responsible for analyzing the business needs of OYO Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, to help identify business problems and propose solutions and provide reports and data to support all departments.

Specific and Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitors and manages the standard data request workflow and fulfills routine data requests by providing standard system reports and report conversions, as requested
• Conducts data analytics projects, through the department project request workflow or as requested by management and builds data models, where applicable, in support of these projects
• Collaborates with the audit teams on assigned projects and assists in the evaluation, design and implementation of advanced data analytics to increase audit efficiencies and expand internal audit coverage. Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Self-educates, performs research on the areas aligned with projects and learns new systems independently. Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained
• Collaborates with other departments and shares data analytics concepts and capabilities
• Prepare cost estimates and feasibility reports
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

General Job Responsibilities and Duties:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following WOW! Factor Competencies:

• Relating to Customers – Quickly build rapport and establishes relationships with friends. Relates well to different type of friends, listens and gets along well with them.
• Quality Conscious - Provide a high level of service, maintain high standards and work hard to get it right the first time
• Drive/Aspiration – Gets things done, willingly takes on the more demanding tasks, stays motivated
• Stress Tolerant – Remains calm under pressure. Reacts well to change and stays positive despite setbacks. Keeps work and personal difficulties in perspective
• Flexible – Not resistant or afraid of change. Responsive and adaptable to situations and/or circumstances that would be different from the day to day routine
• Innovating – Takes responsibility for own actions and uses good judgment before acting or making decisions
• Quick Learning – Gets things done, willingly takes on the more demanding tasks. Easily identifies potential difficulties and their causes
• Communicating – Speaks confidently and fluently. Talks at the correct pace and level. Is understandable. Holds others’ attention when speaking. Elicits necessary information to fully understand the needs, problems, and motives of customers
• FamilyWorking – Fits in with the work group or Family. Develops supportive relationships with co-workers. Is considerate toward others and promotes a sense of Family spirit.
• Cost Conscious – Understands how Casinos make money and appreciates the impact of own work on profits

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Author reports using business intelligence (BI) software and adhering to established report design and query standards
• Conducts data extractions/cleansing, validation, normalizing and analysis on complex data using various BI tools and programming software
• Creates, troubleshoots, validates and maintains data models and communicate results and any potential issues
• Identify data needs and assist with building appropriate databases and data models to support projects
• Self-motivated and accountable for completing assigned work in an accurate and timely manner
• Works independently under general direction with appropriate latitude for initiative and independent judgment
• Maintain confidentiality of all Company information obtained in the normal course of project assignments
• Exhibits exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of data analytics experience with BI tools, data warehousing environments, querying from databases and report writing
• One (1) year of auditing experience in public accounting, industry auditing or accounting.

Machinery or Work Equipment Used:

• PC, fax machine, printer, scanner, copier and paper shredder

Paragon Tropicana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Paragon Tropicana to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities.