About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Analytics & Technology.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Data Analyst to support data-driven decisions across product, operations, and business teams. As a third-party recruiter representing this opportunity, Careertakes has summarized the core responsibilities typically required for this role:

• Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract and aggregate data for analysis
• Build clear, actionable dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
• Translate business questions into measurable analytics and present findings to stakeholders
• Support ad-hoc analysis requests and help define key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into product or process improvements
• Document data definitions, analysis methods, and reporting processes

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What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an early-career analyst with solid technical fundamentals and strong communication skills. Required qualifications often include:

• 1+ years experience in a data analysis or related role (internships and project work count)
• Proficiency writing SQL for data extraction and manipulation
• Experience creating dashboards and visualizations with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills for ad-hoc analysis and data validation
• Ability to interpret data and explain findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and collaborative attitude
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

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Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis and automation
• Experience with ETL processes or data modeling
• Exposure to product analytics, A/B testing, or instrumentation (events tracking)
• Prior experience in Analytics, Technology, or a product-focused environment

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Why Work With Our Client

• Opportunity to drive measurable impact and work closely with product and business teams
• Hands-on role that supports career growth in analytics and business intelligence
• Collaborative environment where clear communication and data literacy are valued

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Location & Logistics

• Job location: Chicago, IL — on-site or hybrid arrangements to be confirmed by the client
• Employment type: Full-time (associate-level)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.