Lead Data Analyst, Dow Jones
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in data analytics, or related technical field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of industry experience in data analytics
- Strong analytical skills, proficient in SQL and Python programming
- Expertise in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
- Expertise in design and development of data modeling for BI tools
- Strong experience with qualitative and quantitative methods, trend and cross-sectional data, and data integration to achieve project goals
- Strong understanding of statistics and their application to business problems
- Strong business acumen and ability to handle complex business requirements
- Leadership abilities in complex analytical projects
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, focusing on high-quality results
- Passionate about telling data stories through visualization and dashboards
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (data science, statistics, finance, mathematics, engineering, or related)
- Strong understanding of web analytics tools is a plus
- Must speak and write in English fluently; Effective communicator
What the job involves
- The OPIS Data Science & Analytics team is a collaborative group of Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers dedicated to tackling intricate data challenges
- Our team leverages extensive industry knowledge, robust analytical skills, and a practical approach to address our organization's most complex business dilemmas
- As a Lead Data Analyst, you'll lead our efforts in harnessing the power of data and analysis to deliver actionable insights
- Through advanced visualizations, precise report presentations, and captivating data narratives, you'll drive informed decision-making and uncover valuable insights that propel our organization forward
- Join us in shaping the future of data-driven initiatives within our team
- Work closely with OPIS Product Management and other Business teams to steer business requirements and lead the development of analytics visualizations and customer-facing dashboards
- Gain an in-depth understanding of all OPIS data sources and design advanced data models tailored to complex analytics needs
- Conduct deep-dive investigations and leverage advanced analytics techniques using BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker to create complex visualizations and dashboards, and define metrics
- Communicate insights clearly to tell a compelling business story; Perform strategic analysis to identify new business opportunities
- Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and collaborate with agile product teams on data discovery, cleansing, mapping, profiling, mining, and modeling
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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