Data Analyst

Description:
Job Summary:
A Data Analyst interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. Data Analysts gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends as such a Data Analyst job description should highlight the analytical nature of the role. Once data has been gathered and interpreted, the Data Analyst will report back what has been found in a comprehensive study to the wider business/relevant colleagues.Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate to design and develop schemas and data acquisition, transformations, and data integration.
Develop and utilize software to interface big data and relational solutions. Design and implement solutions for metadata, data quality, privacy management.
Support and consult with the development staff. Collecting and interpreting data Analyzing results Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business
Identifying patterns and trends in data sets
Working alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs Defining new data collection and analysis processes
Qualifications:
Technical Degree or related work experience Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and provide software solution recommendations.
Ability to translate business requirements into non-technical, Client terms.
High-level experience in methodologies and processes for managing large scale databases. Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases.

what additional skills and capabilities are needed for this role?
Strong Excel skills with power pivots and advanced functions
Experience in taking business requirements and documenting
Experience in reporting, analysis and data validation
Creating reports and combining with other data sets to analyze
Understanding Master Data
Understanding KPIs (Keep performance indicators)

Ideal to have :
Knowledge of reporting tools preferred MicroStrategy
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Design experience on any web tools
Good understanding of SQL and data modelling
Good understanding on ETL transformation
Ability to work with cross functional teams