Data Analyst

AVA Consulting is seeking a Data Analyst

Location: Plano, TX

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Data Analyst to be part of its team in its North American operations.
Description:

• Uncover business needs and the true questions that the company is trying to answer in order to properly frame your analysis
• Leverage your SQL/Python/R coding skills to pull and organize data that is needed for your analysis
• Find insights buried in the data by applying your arsenal of creative problem-solving, data exploration, and quantitative analytical skills (including statistical methods)
• Assess the quantitative and qualitative impacts of possible actions based on your insight, taking into consideration our customers, our employees, and our company
• Recommend actions based on your insights by effectively telling the story that is supported by data through presentations (PowerPoint), data visualizations (Tableau), and clear and concise verbal and written communications skills
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to help implement and measure recommended actions
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across client such as Sales, Marketing, Servicing, Insurance, Risk, Technology, Legal/Compliance, Finance, Treasury, etc.
• Continuously improve your analytical, technical, communication, and people skills through offered training and on-the-job experience to prepare for advancement into analytical leadership roles.
• Become a subject matter expert for your business area by developing a comprehensive understanding of its strategies, processes, policies, and data
• Guide/mentor other analysts on best practices for analysis and data storytelling.

Requirements:

Required Skills

• Bachelor s degree or higher in Analytics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or similar analytical / STEM field
• Demonstrated relevant experience coding in SQL, Python and/or R (this will be tested during interviews)
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint, and Tableau experience.
• Creative and quantitative problem-solving skills with strengths in Data Acquisition, Manipulation, Cleaning, Analysis and Presentation of Results
• Basic statistics knowledge
• Presentation skills including proposing strategic recommendations to management and clearly articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Intellectual curiosity always making an effort to understand and find the truth in the data
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred Skills:

• MBA or Master s degree in an analytical field
• Background in Auto Finance or Consumer Lending industries
• Professional experience in one or more areas covered by the Analytics Job Family (see list above)
• Intermediate to advanced statistics knowledge

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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