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Analyst Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

An Analyst, or Business Analyst, is responsible for collecting, examining, and interpreting data sets to help companies make important organizational and structural decisions. Their duties include deciding which performance data to track, measuring and analyzing the success of recently implemented strategies, and suggesting organizational changes to management teams.

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Analyst duties and responsibilities

An Analyst’s fundamental duties and responsibilities are to ensure the company maintains a stable financial status and business structure. Analysts must consistently evaluate and discover any problem areas to develop actionable plans that result in long-lasting and effective enhancements to the organization. They’re also responsible for:

  • Determining the methods for data collection to ensure the right tools are used and only relevant data is gathered
  • Analyzing data after critical examination to make informed conclusions and determine the significance of these statistics
  • Preparing reports and submitting them to the relevant authority for action
  • Reviewing previous data for comparison and determining the trends
  • Advising management on potential strategies to implement per the analyzed data
  • Communicating economic and financial impact that may result from changes
  • Collaborating with management to formulate policies
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Analyst Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms and government sectors. We have been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge consulting services and recruiting all levels of IT positions for our clients.

We are currently seeking competent individuals to fulfill the role of Operations Analyst-ITto join our dynamic team to work at our client, one of the major banks.

Location Address: Hybrid 1-2 days a week (flexible with the days but the team usually meets Wednesdays)
Contract Duration: Until 12/29/2023
Extension: Possible
FTE: Possible

Responsibility:

  • Ensure risk inherent in the trade confirmation process is identified, understood, monitored, and controlled. This includes:
  • Ensure all trades are recognized by trade counterparties, economic terms of all transactions are matched on, and all breaks are identified, reported, and resolved
  • Generate and execute trade confirmations in accordance with the Bank policy
  • Ensure the trades are reconciled with external electronic trade execution and affirmation/ confirmation platforms
  • Timely escalation and resolution of any issues
  • Investigate issues such that root causes are identified and appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence
  • Ensure a high degree of processing accuracy, customer service, and operational efficiency:
  • Maximize STP rates and the use of automation to ensure controlled efficient operations
  • Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in controls, customer service, productivity, and cost effectiveness
  • Understand customer needs and maintain customer service standards
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, at both the operations staff and management levels, allowing for effective escalations and issue resolution
  • Ensure customer issues are identified, reported, and escalated, and resolution is coordinated with internal stakeholders and the relationship owners.
  • Support Ad-hoc Project Requirements to eliminate manual touchpoint and improve Operational efficiency.
  • Understand how the Bank�s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.


    Must Haves:
  • Sound Knowledge of Derivative Products and Settlement Process
  • Knowledge of Electronic Confirmations workflow using SWIFT messages
  • Working knowledge of trade confirmation platforms � Bloomberg, GTSS, Misys and FXALL
  • Accurate and detail oriented with an analytical mind and the ability to detect, articulate, and effectively escalate and resolve issues
  • Strong Microsoft Office, Data Analytics and Process Re-Engineering skills, experience in (SQL, VBA, Phyton, Excel)
    Nice to Have:
  • Prior bank Experience an asset

    Soft Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Passion for customer service
  • Driven to improve efficiency and controls
  • Superior organizational and time management skills
  • Display ability to meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast pace environment
    Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

    Best vs Average: The best candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong teamwork skills.

    Job Type: Fixed term contract
    Contract length: 6 months

    Salary: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

    • Example 2

    KitchenMate powers a chain of hot-food micro-markets at the heart of big buildings where people live, work, and play.




    We're on a mission to make good food accessible anytime, anywhere, with zero waste. We're building self-serve hot food kiosks and putting them inside big buildings (office buildings, schools, hospitals, condos). We're growing very quickly in Toronto, and launching in Chicago and Boston.




    We�re currently looking for a Data Analyst to join our engineering team and provide concise data insights, and data products, to internal and external customers.




    You will succeed in this role by:

    - Developing easy-to-understand dashboards for internal stakeholders and customers
    - Analyzing business metrics and market segmentation to derive business insights
    - Improving our inventory prediction algorithms
    - Taking ownership of data features




    You are someone who is

    - Hungry, even when times are great. You choose to solve audacious problems.
    - Brave, even when it�s really hard. You aren�t afraid of being uncomfortable or vulnerable.
    - Meticulous, even for small things. You put a lot of care into every detail.
    - Thoughtful, even under extreme pressure. You seek clarity and understanding before you act.
    - Humble, even if you know the answer. You are coachable by your peers and grateful to others.
    - Kind, even when others seem unkind to you. You are calm, professional, and empathetic.




    Technical Requirements

    Must have

    - Bachelor�s or Master�s Degree in Computer Science or related field
    - 2+ years experience in data analyst/science teams
    - Experience with data frameworks like Tableau, Metabase, PowerBI, etc.
    - Experience with web analytics platforms like Mixpanel, Google Analytics.
    - Experience working with relationship databases such as Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, or Oracle.
    - Experience working with jupyter notebook, Matlab, or similar platforms

    Bonus

    - Experience with machine learning
    - Startup experience




    We work hard, but smart towards our mission as a team. We think from first principles, act with purpose, build trust, craft products, and keep pushing the bar higher.




    For more information about working at KitchenMate, see our careers Type: Full-time

    Example 3

    Vital Metals is a rapidly growing mining company. We operate Canada�s first rare earth mine. We are a company built on integrity, safety, respect, community and diversity. We aim to be the largest independent supplier of rare earth feedstock outside China, supporting clean technologies and industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and the green economy.

    Position Summary: Managing the Vital Metals Saskatoon processing plant data acquisition systems, including the laboratory information management system, process data historian, process visualization, and metallurgical reporting systems

    Responsibilities:

  • Implementing and maintaining a robust metallurgical reporting system (daily, weekly, monthly, yearend);
  • Configuring, tailoring and maintaining the Pi software process related dashboards;
  • Reporting on metallurgical balances, with special attention on water, waste and final product;
  • Working collaboratively with the Engineering/maintenance group to optimize the process;
  • Foster synergies with other departments and opportunities for continuous improvement;
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

  • 5 to 10 years of industrial experience. Mining/milling experience would be considered an asset;
  • Extensive experience in data management systems;
  • Post-secondary education in computer science, natural sciences or engineering;
  • Experience with Metsim, PI Software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS);
  • Strong leadership, innovation, and independence skills

    Why Work for Vital Metals

    At Vital, we understand people are fundamental to our success. We aspire to provide opportunities for the people and businesses in the communities in which we operate.

    We�re focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

    We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package with opportunities to grow and advance.

    If you are an experienced Data Analyst who is looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please visit our website at [website] to learn more! Please submit your cover letter and resume online by December 6, 2022. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Location: Hybrid remote in Saskatoon, SK

    • Example 4

    Dynamic fintech company mainly in mortgage industry looking for a talented Salesforce Marketing Cloud analyst.

    Requirements:

  • Demonstrate a solid technical understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud standard methodologies and functionality including Email Studio, Automation Studio, Journey Builder and Audience Builder
  • Collaborate with key business stakeholders to communicate best practices and to create, enhance, and develop effective Journeys
  • Provides expert consultation HTML code development, Ampscript code, and CSS
  • Leverages baseline SQL knowledge for the purpose of segmentation
  • Creates appropriate templates and models for reuse
  • Working experience with MC Connector and Data Extensions
  • Demonstrable expertise in Salesforce CRM reporting & analytics

    Nice to have:

  • Some SF MC certification
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Application question(s):
  • Are you ok with at least 2 days weekly in the office?

    Experience:
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud: 1 year Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON

    • Example 5

    We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data based information on company�s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.

    Responsibilities

  • Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company�s goals and financial standing
  • Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
  • Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
  • Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
  • Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
  • Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
  • Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
  • Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
  • Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
  • Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
  • Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function

    Requirements and skills

  • Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
  • Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
  • Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
  • Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
  • Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
  • BS degree in Finance, Economics or related field

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $26.00-$45.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay
  • Tips

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

    Experience:
  • finance: 1 year (preferred)

    Willingness to travel:
  • 25% Location: One location

    • Example 6

    Basic Function and Scope:

    The Business Intelligence IT Analyst will be responsible for providing Information and Technological services to healthcare organizations. This will involve conducting a full review of current processes and preparing a needs analysis. This will be a hands on position and will involve the development of integration modules, database reporting (including data extracts and validation) and support. This role will include the participation in project work as assigned.

    This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with extensive operations experience to help shape healthcare for today and in the future.

    Qualifications:

    Education:

  • A diploma or degree in a computer related field is mandatory;
  • Certifications in multiple programing / scripting languages (intermediate SQL mandatory);
  • Database Administration training or equivalent experience preferred.
    Experience:

  • 5 � 10 years of Information Services or other related experience in the healthcare sector;
  • High proficiency with data modeling and programing tools;
  • Strong analytical and data gathering skills;
  • Experience in developing and implementing new applications and services;
  • Proven experience with quality and project management methodologies;
  • Good business acumen;
  • Excellent problem-solving skills;
  • Business intelligence systems experience;
  • Database setup and maintenance;
  • Experience with Health information systems data flow and collection.

    Required Skills:

  • Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions;
  • Passion to learn and grow;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to work in a team environment, under time restraints and meet deadlines;
  • Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently.

    Physical Requirements:

    The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

    The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital�s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.If you are interested in applying, please submityour updated resume and cover letter ing the job posting reference number in the subject line. For a complete list of duties, responsibilities or inquiries please contact Human Resources at the contact information listed below.

    The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

    If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in writing to:

    Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital,

    8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

    Phone: [phone number] ext. 456

    Fax: [phone number]

    We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Benefits:
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to call

    • Example 7

    We are seeking a Junior to Intermediate Business/Validation Analyst to assist the implementation of a number of shop floor systems on a new pharmaceutical facility. The project includes the implementation and validation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Data Historian System (DHS) with interfaces to a plant wide control systems and small equipment.

    The Business Analyst who will under the supervision of the MES project lead, support the implementation and validation of the MES and DHS systems within a dedicated infrastructure.

    Deliverables (not limited to the following):
  • All documentation deliverables consistent with Corporate methodology and generally accepted industrial standards.
  • Meet with the project leads at least weekly to review deliverables, confirm expectations, and address issues / concerns.
  • Ensure changes are approved and documented as per project change control, and shall execute all tasks based on the project plan / validation plan
  • Ensure that the solution being provided follows standard pharmaceutical industry practices (e.g. GxP)
  • Report incidences having potential impact to security, IT services, health / safety, and GxP.
  • Adhere to code of ethics and other Corporate policy related to transparency and good corporate citizenship.

    (Must Have) Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Engineering degree and 2+ years of experience in an IT or automation environment
  • Good technical writing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a challenging and fast paced environment
  • Experience working with wide range of stakeholders (customers, end users, sponsor, vendor, project team, extended team, etc) to develop relationships, identify and define requirements/gaps, and educate users.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with and report to different stakeholders, build relationship, host project meetings, deal with tension, deliver projects on time and on budget (must provide reference contacts to verify)
  • Good understanding of the IT Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC) and Project Management Methodologies
  • Strong understanding of risk analysis
  • Excellent analytical, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong team player, transparent, open, honest, confident (must provide reference contacts to verify)
  • Ability to adapt to changes and various paces within a project
  • Working experience with all the MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project, etc.)

    (Nice to Have) Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in Werum PAS-X or another MES system
  • Prior experience with SAP and interfacing with other systems
  • Prior experience with OSIsoft PI or another data historian
  • Experience using electronic document management systems (such as Documentum or SharePoint)

    Note: This position requires to work onsite 90%. Therefore, applicant from Greater Toronto Area only.

    Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
    Contract length: 18 months

    Salary: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • On-site parking
    Flexible language requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Experience:
  • Werum PAS-X or other MES system: 1 year (preferred)
  • OSISoft PI: 1 year (preferred)
  • SAP: 1 year (preferred)
  • Pharmaceutical industry: 1 year (preferred)
  • GMP or GXP: 1 year (preferred)
  • technical documentation: 2 years (required)
  • working with wide range of stakeholders: 2 years (preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Business Analysis Certification (e.g. IIBA or CBAP) start date: 2022-01-31

    • What does an Analyst do?

    Analysts gather and evaluate organizational data and statistics to determine any enhancements to make to business structure, performance, or finances. They build a detailed and easily understandable report that outlines the organization’s overall performance results and what can be improved. Once they analyze this data and present their findings, they build and recommend a clear strategy for management to implement. They consistently review the success of these strategies and determine if any additional changes should be made as well. They gather various pieces of information, like business or financial performance, and present statistical reports based on these details.

    Analyst skills and qualifications

    Considering the nature of their work, there are some critical technical skills that all Analysts should possess, regardless of their field of specialization or their organization. A successful Analyst will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed for their role, including:

    • Ability to carefully examine, interpret, and extract significant data to form logical and valuable conclusions
    • Oral and written communication abilities
    • Report writing and compilation skills
    • Ability to give a precise, timely, and accurate presentation that addresses and suggests all business challenges in a clear and understandable manner
    • Time and resource management skills
    • Leadership and motivational skills
    • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

    Analyst experience requirements

    Most Analysts are expected to have at least one or two years experience interpreting data sets and statistical results. They should also have knowledge of, and experience using, statistical programming languages or other data visualization tools to help them better gather and evaluate key data points. Impressive candidates also have advanced expertise in basic statistical methods or experimentation, like predictive analysis, data mining, and regression.

    Analyst education and training requirements

    An entry-level Analyst usually requires a bachelor’s degree related to the specific field or industry of the role they’re pursuing. This could include a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, statistics, finance, IT, economics, or accounting. Many Analysts pursue internships to gain hands-on analytical and data interpretation training in the specific industry and field they plan to work in. Some candidates gain a certification from the International Qualification Board for Business Analysis or from the International Institute of Business Analysis.

    Analyst salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an Analyst in Canada is $69,530 per year. This figure varies according to experience, companies, and location.

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    Who does an Analyst report to?

    Analysts may report to Senior Analysts, who review and approve their data reports before they’re presented to management. Senior Analysts also guide and advise Analysts on how to improve their work performance and assist them in interpreting complex data sets. Analysts also report to management teams to pitch new ideas for strategies and processes to improve the organization.

    What is the difference between an Analyst and a Consultant?

    While they both use research findings to enhance a business’ structure and performance, there are some key differences between the responsibilities of an Analyst and a Consultant. Analysts collect and interpret complex sets of data, report the results, and provide suggestions for improvement to leadership teams, who then implement these strategies if approved.

    Consultants typically don’t collect their own statistics and instead review data gathered and interpreted by Analysts. They’ll use this to develop and implement their own solutions to improve the company.

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