Responsibilities
- Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
- Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with quality assurance analysts if necessary.
- Commissioning and decommissioning of data sets.
- Processing confidential data and information according to guidelines.
- Develop and implement database queries, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain data systems.
- Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Filter and "clean" data by reviewing computer reports.
- Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
- Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
- Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
- Knowledge of statistics and experience using software for analysing datasets (Excel, Power BI etc).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
- Ability to translate business requirements into non-technical, lay terms.
- Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to understand the broader role of data within an organization and how it affects all users, clients and departments.
