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 is very analytical. 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.
Duties and responsibilities of a data analyst
- Collecting and interpreting data and analysing results
- Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business
- Identifying patterns and trends in data sets
- Working alongside teams to establish data needs
- Defining new data collection and analysis processes
- Gathering and evaluating user feedback
- Recommending and executing improvements
- Creating technical documentation for reference and reporting
Prerequisites
- Natural affinity towards analytical tools (sciences, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics etc)
Minimum required profile
- At least an A-Level certificate
- Good understanding of English Language
- Good at using computing systems to accomplish simple tasks
- Ready to commit at least 8 hours per work day, 40 hours per work week
Minimum required tools
- A functional laptop with internet connectivity