Lead Analyst - Statistics/Analytics - Retail Industry

Lead Analyst

Description :

Reporting line : Reports to Manager Data Mining Team

Core Responsibilities : Create reports based on existing statistical models highlighting results and actionables

- Use programming knowledge to Extract, Transform and Load the data in the required format

- Run the periodic process on set deadlines and share the results with team

- Support business by providing necessary insights into the data and help in decision making

- Ensure complete automation of all processes to avoid manual errors and delays

- Ensure the timely delivery of processes and reports by creating proper documentations and checklists

- Create processes which can accommodate new requests from clients in efficient manner

- Evaluate current reports and models. Recommend suggestions and optimize them for better results/efficiency

- Co-ordinate with team members both onshore and offshore for knowledge sharing, work status and discussions

- Create proper documents and presentations for all process to ensure healthy transformations within team and to the business

Education :

- Bachelor / Masters Degree in Science (Statistics)

- B Tech/M Tech

Criteria :

- Should have excellent logical abilities and aptitude for new problems

- Motivated and driven by passion for Analytics/Technology/Business

- Have a record of taking initiatives and be ready to work independently with low or no help

- Display proven ability to think out of the box and come up with new ideas to improve existing process

- Willing to take responsibilities of deliverables and ownership of projects

- Should Explore new problems and learn new concepts/technologies quickly and efficiently

- Enthusiastic to go beyond the given instructions and add value to process and business

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

- Overall 4 years of experience

- Years of Experience with SQL and some ETL tool (R,SSIS, Informatica etc.) is a must

- 2 yrs of experience in R

- Candidate should have good knowledge of DBMS concepts and their practical usability

- 4-6 years of experience in reporting and delivery

- Experience on working with advanced reporting technologies (Cognos, BI, Excel VBA etc.)

- 2 years of front end business experience dealing with clients and understanding their needs. Preferably in retail industry

- 4-6 years of data modeling and statistical testing experience

- Should be quick and efficient with daily utilities like PPT, MS-Excel, Macros etc.