Technical Business Analyst
@ The Economist Group

London, England, United Kingdom
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Posted 4 days ago

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Who We Are

The Economist Group (TEG) drives progress with innovation, independence and rigour. Our insights help subscribers and clients understand and tackle global challenges.

The Role

The Technical Business Analyst is an expert on our data analytics platform. In this role, you will integrate new data sets, model data and present insights for reporting. You will serve as a bridge between business, data, and technology, working closely with developers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Insight Analysts, Product Managers, Data Architects, and development teams.
  • Support research, data and insights with data management and quality assurance.
  • Prepare technical requirements by evaluating, modelling, and mapping source data.
  • Provide data mappings from source systems to target data models.
  • Innovate and drive adoption of new data assets and document them clearly.
  • Document business processes and their underlying data elements.
  • Support development and test teams with data integration and acceptance testing.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with a data platform and cloud analytics.
  • A STEM background with demonstrable business analysis experience.
  • Working knowledge of data architecture (data warehouses, data lakes, ETL) and technologies (SQL, Python, R).
  • Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Knowledge of data security, privacy practices, and GDPR compliance.

Additional Information

This role is embedded within a collaborative data, research, and insights team and supports our commitment to innovation and technology use. Enjoy benefits including a competitive pension/401(k), private health insurance, flexible work options, and access to The Economist content.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Analytics
  • Business Analysis
  • Data Integration
  • SQL
  • Python
  • ETL
  • Cloud Analytics
  • Data Modeling
  • GDPR
  • Stakeholder Communication
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How to Get Hired at The Economist Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight data analytics and technical skills.
  • Showcase relevant projects: Detail business analysis and integration experience.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review SQL, Python, and data modeling.
  • Understand The Economist Group: Study their culture and innovation approach.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SQL queries and data modeling concepts.
Practice Python scripting for data analysis.
Study data warehouse and ETL processes.
Examine cloud analytics and data security principles.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a complex project you led.
Explain collaboration with technical teams.
Discuss handling conflicting requirements.
Detail experience adapting to change.

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