Business Analyst - Bossier City

Why We Need Your Talents:

With our rapid projected expansion, the Live! Casino & Hotel Brand is searching for the right talent to grow with the organization and help drive our future success.

The Business Analyst will gather and analyze data from various databases and sources, develop reports and visual representations, and provide analytics of all financial/operational processes within the company.  This will include develop reporting and analysis on forecasting/staffing, budgeting, operating/payroll costs, revenue, and Marketing programs.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Supports, develops, and maintains effective communication and excellent relationship with internal customers ensuring their reporting requirements are identified and consistently met.
• Develop reporting and aid in impact analysis of Marketing promotions and special events.
• Re-recreate / enhance current reporting using EDW as a data source.
• Aids Relationship Marketing Coordinator with reporting, host performance analysis, quarterly commissions, and backup of duties as needed.
• Assist with reporting of industry and regional competitive intelligence and strategic planning.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures, streamline processes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with planning and preparation for annual operating budgets including working closely with operating department management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Supports, develops, and maintains effective communication and excellent relationship with internal customers ensuring their reporting requirements are identified and consistently met.
• Develop reporting and aid in impact analysis of Marketing promotions and special events.
• Re-recreate / enhance current reporting using EDW as a data source.
• Aids Relationship Marketing Coordinator with reporting, host performance analysis, quarterly commissions, and backup of duties as needed.
• Assist with reporting of industry and regional competitive intelligence and strategic planning.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures, streamline processes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with planning and preparation for annual operating budgets including working closely with operating department management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in analytical reporting including development, data mining, and data analysis.
• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and other advanced calculations/functions is required.
• Knowledge of database layouts including table structures, joins, and relationships
• Experience with the following is preferred but not required: Aristocrat Oasis v12, Tableau, Teradata, SAS Data Flux, IGT Table Touch, Bravo Poker, MICROS, PM10, Kronos, Virtual Roster
• General knowledge of SQL and/or Access would be a plus
• Experience with Continuous Improvement programs is preferred but not required.
• Basic accounting experience or education is preferred but not required.
• You will be exposed to an alcohol and smoking environment and must be able to work in such environment.

• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Louisiana Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods of time and move up and down steps daily
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and assist guests in the loading and unloading process
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds