A Business Intelligence Analyst is a professional who transforms data into insights that drive business value. Through use of data analytics, data visualization, and data modeling techniques and technologies, they identify trends that can help other departments, managers, and executives make business decisions to modernize and improve processes in the organization.

Requirements

Business Intelligence Analyst duties and responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of the business, the contribution of each department, and the metrics that drive performance
• Work jointly with department heads and analysts to define KPIs and reports for company-wide performance measurement
• Implement reports and dashboards using Enterprise reporting software
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to answer business questions and seek data-based insights for business operations improvement
• Maintain a corporate repository of metric definitions, ensuring clarity and consistency
• Monitor data quality and resolve any issues in collaboration with data owners

Business Intelligence Analyst Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s degree) in a field such as [data analytics, statistics, business administration, mathematics, computer science, data science] or a related discipline is preferred
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in data analysis, information technology, or a related field of data management
• Experience with information systems in the context of [machine learning, SAS,big data] is a strong advantage
• Strong technical skills in data collection, data mining, and statistical modeling techniques
• Work experience with programming languages and tools such as [SQL, Python, R] and simple analytics tools such as [Excel, Google Sheets]
• Experience using data visualization tools such as [Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Metabase, Superset] to create compelling visualizations and reports
• Deep understanding of database concepts such as database structures, query languages, and data warehousing principles to keep the data warehouse organized
• Experience handling business intelligence tools such as [Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Business Intelligence, IBM Cognos] to extract and analyze data
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to stay updated on emerging industry trends, business processes, technologies, and methodologies in the data field.

Business Intelligence Analyst Skills

• Strong analytical skills: You are able to break down complex problems in a data analyst role, analyze data effectively, and derive meaningful insights is key to the role
• Attention to detail: You must be meticulous and thorough throughout the data analysis process, ensuring accuracy in reporting and recommendations
• Critical thinking: You use strategic thinking to evaluate information objectively and assess alternative solutions to make informed decisions
• Effective communication skills: Your ability to convey complex technical terms to non-technical team members is an essential part of the role, communicating findings in a clear and concise manner
• Collaboration and teamwork: You’re a team player, always willing to work with cross-functional teams, share knowledge, and contribute to collective goals
• Problem-solving skills: You can identify and define problems, analyze root causes, and develop innovative solutions based on strategic insights
• Project management: You are able to coordinate complex projects beyond the scope of business analytics, ensuring timely roll-out and consistently meeting goals and expectations

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Marriott International  

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Emaar  

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