Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with the team to prioritize business and information needs
• Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases

Key Skills required

• Analytical Skills: Business analysts work with large amounts of data: facts, figures, and number crunching. You will need to see through the data and analyze it to find conclusions
• Communication Skills: Business analysts are often called to present their findings, or translate the data into an understandable document. You will need to write and speak clearly, easily communicating complex ideas
• Critical Thinking: Business analysts must look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to new conclusions based on the findings
• Attention to Detail: Data is precise, analysts have to make sure they are vigilant in their analysis to come to correct conclusions
• Math Skills: Data analysts need math skills to estimate numerical data.
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Conscious listening and storytelling
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (R, SPSS, SAS & Python) and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is an added advantage