Job Description
Are you a recent graduate or looking to pivot your career into the tech industry? Apex Data Solutions is seeking a driven Entry Level Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in New York City. We are committed to hiring talent regardless of prior professional experience, offering comprehensive mentorship and training to help you grow into a vital part of our data-driven decision-making process.
Why Join Us?
- Career Growth: We value potential over pedigree. Our structured training programs are designed to accelerate your learning curve.
- Top-Tier Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a modern, collaborative office located in the heart of Manhattan.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.
The Role:
As an Entry Level Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights. You will support senior analysts in various projects, ensuring data accuracy and helping to visualize trends that drive business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Assist in Data Collection: Gather, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources to ensure high-quality input for analysis.
- Support Dashboard Creation: Collaborate with the data visualization team to build and maintain interactive dashboards using tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
- Perform Basic Analysis: Execute statistical analysis and data modeling tasks to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies in the data.
- Generate Reports: Create detailed reports and summaries for stakeholders, translating complex data findings into clear, business-friendly language.
- Database Management: Help maintain and update company databases, ensuring data integrity and security standards are met.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize data workflows and suggest improvements to existing reporting structures.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or Information Systems (or equivalent work experience).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Macros).
- Willingness to Learn: A strong desire to master SQL, Python, or R (training provided).
- Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically about data quality and interpretation.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings to non-technical teams.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.