Data Analyst
The Data Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for leveraging big data and analytics to provide actionable business insights. The role involves conducting recurring and ad hoc data analyses, understanding business challenges, and developing clear visualizations to communicate complex data effectively.
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, Business Consulting and Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Data Analyst will turn data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions. You'll run recurring and ad-hoc analyses, build visualizations, and partner with business stakeholders to answer operational questions.
- Understand day-to-day business questions and identify how data can help
- Compile, clean, and analyze datasets to address business problems
- Write and optimize SQL queries to extract data
- Produce clear visualizations and reports to communicate findings
- Support recurring reporting and create ad‑hoc analyses for stakeholders
- Validate data quality and document analysis methods
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize analysis requests
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent experience
- 1–2 years of hands-on data analysis experience
- Proficient in SQL
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to present data-driven recommendations
Nice to Have
- Experience creating dashboards or visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) — preferred, not required
- Familiarity with basic statistical methods and data-cleaning best practices
- Prior exposure to consulting or client-facing environments
Location & Employment
- Location: New York, NY (based in the New York City area)
- Employment type: Full-time
- This posting is for a role with a Confidential Client. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Why Join
- Work on real client problems within a consulting context — see impact quickly
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to multiple business functions
Reasonable Accommodation
Careertakes and our client are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us.
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.
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