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Data Business Analysts

Descriptions & Duties

  • Data Business Analysts analyse large amounts of complex data to provide the business with fact-based insights. They work with teams to design and manage data analytics projects and solution. They also develop strategic KPIs with the objective of enhancing the business procedures and customer experience.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Coding skills and ultilisation of data analytics tools

Data Business Analysts need to write programs and use data analytics tools to deepen their understanding of the business and make informed decisions for the business.

Analytical skills when detecting patterns and interpreting data

Data Business Analysts need to master common data analysis methods and make accurate judgments on data analysis to improve business efficiency and increase corporate value.

Ability to collaborate with others

Data Business Analysts need to collaborate across many other departments including marketers, executives and salespeople.

Work Environment

  • Data Business Analysts work in office with lots of their works to be done on computers. They usually work during office hours, however important projects or looming deadlines can and often require some overtime and weekend work.