Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: On-site, Dublin City Centre
Contract Duration: 5-month contract (Start: January 2025 - End: January 2026)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has opened for a skilled Data Analyst to join a well-established organisation on a contract basis. This role will focus on responding to internal and external data requests, ensuring high-quality delivery of accurate and well-structured datasets.
Key Responsibilities
Fulfil Data Requests: Receive, prioritise, and complete internal and customer-facing data export and benchmarking requests.
Liaise with Stakeholders: Work closely with support and account teams to clarify data requirements and provide regular updates.
Data Preparation & Delivery: Extract and format data into various formats (CSV, Excel, JSON) using SQL and other tools.
Data Quality Assurance: Validate datasets thoroughly prior to release to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Compliance & Security: Follow strict data governance protocols relating to privacy and security.
Documentation: Maintain a structured record of all data requests, tracking trends and contributing to continuous improvement in data handling and process optimisation.
Ideal Background
Data Analytics Experience: Previous experience in a data-heavy role, ideally within a fast-paced or customer-driven environment.
Strong SQL Skills: Confident in writing and optimising complex SQL queries.
Data Tools Proficiency: Comfortable delivering data in multiple formats (CSV, Excel, JSON).
Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on data integrity, accuracy, and quality.
Effective Communicator: Clear written and verbal communication, particularly when gathering requirements and updating stakeholders.
Organised & Independent: Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple requests effectively.
Technical Advantage: Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PySpark, particularly in data lake environments, is a significant plus.
Governance Awareness: Sound knowledge of data protection best practices and security protocols.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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