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Types of Data Analyst

The document outlines different types of data analyst roles one can work in, including business intelligence analyst, data analyst, data scientist, and others. It lists the key skills required for these roles, such as SQL, Excel, data visualization, and machine learning. Finally, it describes the typical responsibilities of a data analyst, which involve developing data processes, identifying inefficiencies, analyzing data, creating reports and dashboards, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

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Types of Data Analyst

The document outlines different types of data analyst roles one can work in, including business intelligence analyst, data analyst, data scientist, and others. It lists the key skills required for these roles, such as SQL, Excel, data visualization, and machine learning. Finally, it describes the typical responsibilities of a data analyst, which involve developing data processes, identifying inefficiencies, analyzing data, creating reports and dashboards, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

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Types of data analyst

You can work across a range of areas, including:

 business intelligence Analyst


 Data Analyst
 Data Scientist
 Data engineer
 Quantitative Analyst
 Data Analytics Consultant
 Operations Analyst
 Marketing Analyst
 Project manager
 IT Systems Analysts
 Transportation Specialist

Skills required

 Structured Query Language (SQL)


 Microsoft Excel.
 Critical Thinking.
 R or Python-Statistical Programming.
 Data Visualization.
 Presentation Skills.
 Machine Learning.
 Java/C/C++ Language

Responsibilities
As a data analyst, you'll need to:

 develop records management processes and policies


 identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes
 set up and maintain automated data processes
 identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation and
cleansing
 produce and track key performance indicators
 develop and support reporting processes
 monitor and audit data quality
 liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content
 gather, understand and document detailed business requirements using appropriate tools and
techniques
 design and carry out surveys and analyse survey data
 manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer's business
 prepare reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools
 create data dashboards, graphs and visualisations
 provide sector and competitor benchmarking
 mine and analyse large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to
management using a reporting tool.
Salary

 Entry-level salaries range between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh. Graduate schemes in data
analysis and business intelligence at larger companies tend to offer a higher starting salary of
Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 Lakh.
 With a few years' experience, salaries can rise to around Rs 25 lakh.
 Experienced, high-level and consulting jobs can command Rs 30 lakh or more.

Benefits can include a company pension scheme, private medical insurance and discretionary
bonus.
Income figures intended as a guide only.

Working hours
Working hours are usually 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The role is a salaried position so
overtime is not usually paid, but may be expected during busy periods or big projects.
At higher levels, data analyst roles may be quite flexible, allowing remote working or
commuting on a flexible schedule.

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