3 results for Entry Level Business Analyst in Des Moines, IA

Senior Investment Accounting Analyst

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Join our insurance client’s dynamic team in Des Moines, Iowa as a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s financial landscape! This is your opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment where your expertise in investment accounting will directly impact business decisions and financial reporting. As a Senior Investment Accounting Analyst, you'll manage and analyze investment-related financial data, deliver critical reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You'll collaborate with professionals across departments, drive process improvements, and contribute to the organization's ongoing success. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare accurate, timely annual, quarterly, and monthly investment reports for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.</li><li>Manage and maintain the organization’s investment accounting system, safeguarding data integrity and reliability.</li><li>Analyze and project cash flows to support financial planning and strategic decisions.</li><li>Update and maintain the investment database, ensuring information is both precise and accessible.</li><li>Be a subject matter expert on investment accounting, offering insights and guidance within your department.</li><li>Tackle complex assignments with professionalism and uphold compliance with statutory accounting principles and GAAP.</li><li>Collaborate effectively across all levels to achieve department and company goals.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational standards in investment-related reporting.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate investment portfolios, including derivatives and fixed income assets.</li><li>Lead process improvements and contribute to enhancing reporting systems.</li></ul>If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are passionate about investment accounting, and want to take your career to the next level, our client wants to hear from you!
2026-02-12T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Financial Services

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our clients team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting quarterly and annual reporting processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with external auditors and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting domain. Responsibilities:• Support the quarterly financial statement close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and analysis files.• Assist in the creation and review of financial statements and other regulatory filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews effectively.• Participate in the preparation of presentations and proxy statements for stakeholders.• Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Maintain compliance with SEC reporting requirements and ensure accurate documentation.• Engage in actuarial and related discussions to support financial decision-making.• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the financial reporting team.A
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Ames, IA
remote
Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support security operations across a highly regulated, enterprise-scale environment. In this role, you will monitor and analyze security events, support incident response activities, and assist with maintaining compliance with internal security policies and external industry standards.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, security leadership, and third‑party auditors to ensure the organization maintains strong security posture and follows best practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a dynamic operational environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.Assist with configuration and tuning of SIEM and EDR tools.Participate in an on‑call rotation for after-hours security support.Conduct internal phishing simulations and analyze reported phishing incidents.Support threat modeling efforts by assessing business impact and analyzing vulnerabilities.Assist with internal and external audit activities as required.Participate in the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, using established processes to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.Stay current on Cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations.Perform Identity & Access Management functions, including approval of RBAC and temporary access escalations.Create and maintain internal security awareness training, including content related to incident response, phishing, and role‑based training requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Security Operations or SOC experience— OR 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, or similar role.Understanding of core security controls (malware protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, encryption, log management, etc.).Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to work in a hybrid schedule and travel occasionally within the region. Preferred Skills 2+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as: QRadar, Splunk, SumoLogic, Kibana, Security Onion, ArcSight, or similar.Experience working with EDR solutions.Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira).Experience analyzing Threat Intelligence, identifying IOCs, and writing detection rules.Knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls.Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.Experience with security automation platforms (e.g., XSOAR).Scripting or programming experience (Java, Python, C, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).Relevant certifications (CC, SSCP, A+, Network+, Security+, GISF, GSEC, or similar).
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z