Data Analyst at GVA Partners

Responsibilities:

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports 

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that 

• optimize statistical efficiency and quality 

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems 

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets 

• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs

• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Data Analytics

Keys Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Data Analytics; Finance; Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Statistics/Mathematics.

• 2-6 years working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst, preferably in the financial services industry 

• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques  

• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks) 

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS 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 learn and dedication to service delivery 

• Proficient in office automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, etc)  

• Proficient in SQL  

• Oral & Written communication  

• Team building / conflict management  

• Initiative  

• Analytical Skills/ Problem solving  

• Self-Management  

• Interpersonal Skills  

• General managerial/ administration