Typical Day in Role:
Data Discovery & Exploration:
- Identify, collect, and assess relevant datasets from internal and external sources to support business objectives.
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies.
- Validate data quality, integrity, and consistency, addressing issues through cleansing and preprocessing.
SME Collaboration:
- Partner with SMEs across departments (e.g., finance, marketing, operations) to understand business requirements and domain-specific challenges.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions to gather insights and refine data-driven solutions.
- Translate SME feedback into actionable data requirements and ensure alignment with analytical outputs.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Conduct statistical analysis and modeling to derive insights that inform strategic decisions.
- Present findings to stakeholders in clear, non-technical language, tailoring insights to audience needs.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline data discovery processes and enhance data accessibility for SMEs.
- Document data sources, methodologies, and findings to support reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to the development of data governance and best practices for data handling.
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
- 5 - 7(max) years of experience in data analysis, data mapping, data discovery, and data modelling.
- Proven track record of working with SMEs to deliver data-driven solutions.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets.
- Experience with Python, R, or similar for data analysis and visualization, such as BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting and dashboard creation.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Spanish-speaking candidates mandatory
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, pipelines and ETL processes.
- Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques or machine learning fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
Soft Skills Required:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with non-technical SMEs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
- A Master’s degree is considered an asset.