Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Location: Toronto, Canada

Work Arrangement: Onsite – 4 Days per Week

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Process: In-Person Interview

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst with strong analytical and data visualization skills to support business decision-making through meaningful insights derived from complex datasets. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and/or Tableau, along with the ability to analyze data, identify trends and patterns, and communicate actionable insights to business and technical stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, improve data quality and processes, and support strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze data from multiple sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and other enterprise systems.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar visualization tools.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into meaningful analytical solutions.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Monitor the effectiveness and performance of existing data processes and recommend improvements.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity, accuracy, consistency, and quality across systems and reporting environments.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis.
• Apply statistical techniques and data modeling concepts to support business analysis and decision-making.
• Create clear and concise reports and visualizations that communicate complex information effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Identify data quality issues and work with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data analytics, reporting, and business intelligence processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong experience with at least one enterprise data visualization/BI platform, preferably Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of statistical techniques and data modeling concepts.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex data and analytical findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Data Analysis
• SQL
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power BI
• Tableau
• Data Visualization
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Modeling
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Quality & Data Integrity
• Dashboard & Reporting
• Business Intelligence

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with APIs and multiple data sources.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards and KPI reports.
• Experience with advanced Excel analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality practices.
• Experience working with cross-functional business and technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.