Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: London, United Kingdom

Our client is one of the most successful venture capital firms in Europe within their niche. They invest in start-ups with innovative technologies and business models that can accelerate digitization and efficiency.

Position Overview:

They are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and curious Data Analyst to join their data and research team. The ideal candidate will be adept at building data warehouses and working with tools in the Microsoft Azure stack. They should have an ability to drive business results with their data-based insights and interact with innovative startups to understand their underlying technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire and process data from primary and secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Monitor and audit data quality.
• Collaborate with investment and research teams to prioritize business and information needs.
• Assist in the design and delivery of dashboards and data-driven insights to stakeholders.
• Participate in the evaluation of new data analytics tools and platforms.
• Develop productivity tools for internal teams to engage with the data.

Mandatory Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, or Information Management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data analysis or computer science related field.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL, etc.), data structures (XML, JSON), and programming (e.g., Python, graph libraries such as Plotly, ETL frameworks, software engineering, ML libraries, APIs).
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Up to date with latest technological innovation.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud computing and security infrastructure.
• Using a version management system such as GitHub.
• Familiarity with venture capital, other financial data, or have prior experience in the venture ecosystem.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and a drive to learn and master new technologies, financial concepts, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and with stakeholders across the organization.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.