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Data Analyst
Data Analysts turn raw data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions. They collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data to help teams understand performance and opportunities.
Salary Ranges
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Analysts with ~1–2 years of experience supporting reporting and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Collect and clean datasets
Maintain reports and dashboards
Support ad-hoc analysis for internal teams
Document and validate data sources
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Works with oversight; performs predefined analytical tasks and supports senior analysts.
Tools & Skills
Excel / Google Sheets proficiency
Basic SQL knowledge
BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
Strong attention to accuracy
Ideal For
Teams beginning to build their data and reporting foundation.
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Experienced analysts managing end-to-end reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Design dashboards and automate reports
Analyze KPIs and financial performance
Identify patterns and present findings
Collaborate with multiple departments on data-driven improvements
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Operates independently; manages recurring reporting and provides actionable insights to leadership.
Tools & Skills
Strong SQL and data visualization skills
Intermediate Python or R knowledge
Experience with large datasets and automation
Business and analytical storytelling
Ideal For
Companies using data for operational or performance decisions.
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Senior professionals leading analytics and data strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Design data pipelines and governance models
Build predictive and advanced analytics models
Lead cross-functional data initiatives
Translate complex data into strategic recommendations
Autonomy & Decision-Making
Owns company-wide analytics strategy; defines frameworks and ensures data quality and impact.
Tools & Skills
Advanced SQL, Python, and BI proficiency
Predictive modeling and forecasting
Data infrastructure and cloud experience
Leadership and communication skills
Ideal For
Organizations using data to drive business growth and strategy.
Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority
Previous US experience
Technical expertise in SQL, Python, BI tools
Data complexity and analysis scope
Industry experience and business impact
Leadership and presentation skills
Alternative names for this role
Business Intelligence Analyst
Reporting Analyst
Data Visualization Specialist
Operations Analyst
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