Senior Data Analyst / Business Analyst (Data Domain)
Horizon Global Services Pte Ltd · Singapore, Singapore
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Singapore, Singapore
Job highlights
- Analyze requirements and translate business needs.
- Collaborate with data engineering and development teams.
- Perform data analysis and validation using SQL.
- Ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Drive problem-solving with minimal supervision.
About the role
About the Role: Senior Data Analyst
Horizon Global Services Pte Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring data-driven insights are effectively leveraged to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications and support technical design discussions.
- Work closely with data engineering and development teams for implementation.
- Perform data analysis and validation using SQL queries.
- Ensure alignment of deliverables with business objectives and timelines.
- Participate in project lifecycle activities including requirement gathering, UAT, and deployment.
- Drive problem-solving initiatives with minimal supervision.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in Business Analysis / Data Analysis within the data domain.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
- Experience in writing Functional Specifications and supporting Technical Design.
- Hands-on experience with SQL (basic to intermediate level).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with Data Warehouse / Data Lake environments.
- Exposure to Finance Risk Modeling or financial domain projects.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Data Analyst
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Requirement Gathering
- Functional Specifications
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Validation
- Problem-Solving
- Data Warehouse
Skills & topics
- Senior Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Requirements Gathering
- Functional Specifications
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Validation
- Problem-Solving
- Data Warehouse
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8-12 years of experience in Data Analysis and Business Analysis, emphasizing SQL skills and stakeholder management.
- Showcase your expertise: Detail your experience in writing functional specifications and supporting technical designs, relevant to the data domain.
- Quantify your impact: Provide examples of successful project lifecycle participation, including UAT and deployment, and your problem-solving contributions.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your SQL proficiency and experience with data warehousing or data lakes during the interview.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Highlight your communication and team-oriented skills, showcasing your ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Technical preparation
Practice SQL queries for data analysis.,Review data warehousing and data lake concepts.,Prepare examples of functional specifications.,Understand data validation techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex data problem you solved.,How do you manage conflicting stakeholder needs?,Give an example of translating business needs.,How do you ensure data accuracy in analysis?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Data Analyst role at Horizon Global Services?
- The Senior Data Analyst role at Horizon Global Services focuses on translating business requirements into functional specifications, performing data analysis with SQL, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure data-driven solutions align with business objectives.
- What level of SQL proficiency is required for this Senior Data Analyst position?
- This Senior Data Analyst role requires hands-on experience with SQL at a basic to intermediate level for data analysis and validation tasks.
- How important is stakeholder management for this Senior Data Analyst job?
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this Senior Data Analyst role, as you will be collaborating closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
- Does Horizon Global Services prefer candidates with specific domain experience for the Senior Data Analyst role?
- Yes, Horizon Global Services prefers candidates with experience in the data domain. Experience with Data Warehouse/Data Lake environments and finance-related projects (Finance Risk Modeling) is a plus.
- What is the expected experience level for the Senior Data Analyst position?
- The Senior Data Analyst position requires a significant level of experience, specifically 8-12 years in Business Analysis or Data Analysis within the data domain.
- Can I apply for the Senior Data Analyst role if I have experience primarily in Business Analysis but also strong SQL skills?
- Yes, the role specifically calls for experience in Business Analysis / Data Analysis within the data domain, so strong Business Analysis skills combined with hands-on SQL experience are highly relevant.
- What does 'data domain' refer to in the context of this Senior Data Analyst role?
- In the context of this Senior Data Analyst role, 'data domain' refers to experience working specifically with data, data systems, data warehousing, data lakes, and potentially financial data if you have experience in that specific sector.