Data Analyst / Scientist

 Our client is a leading FMCG business based in Dubai seeking to hire a passionate and qualified Data Analyst who can turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. The primary purpose of the role is create business value from Corporate Data which can give the firm a competitive advantage. The role is responsible for streamlining and analyzing data across various functions of the business including sales, marketing, supply chain and finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various reports based on the business needs
  
• 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
  
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
  
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
  
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist
  
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
  
• Knowledge and experience working with data querying languages (e.g. SQL, Hive, Cypher) and/or data science programming languages (e.g. Python, R, Scala) to load, clean, aggregate, integrate, and otherwise prepare data for analytics/data science use.
  
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical software for analyzing datasets
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
  
• MBA in Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science