Sr. Data & Insights Consultant - job 6 of 20

As a Sr. Data & Insights Consultant, your primary responsibilities will include owning the analytic function for Go to Market (GTM) business metrics, managing executive reporting suites, designing dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, and collaborating with stakeholders to derive meaningful insights from data. You'll be deeply involved in analyzing business performance, identifying operational opportunities, and ensuring data quality for our money movement clients.

To excel as a Sr. Data & Insights Consultant, candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, and proficiency in handling large datasets in a Big Data environment. A degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field is typically preferred, alongside proven analytical expertise and strong communication skills.

The Sr. Data & Insights Consultant plays a crucial role in the Go to Market Optimization team by driving analytics that support business health and performance metrics. You will collect and analyze data, create insightful dashboards, coordinate with product owners, and communicate findings to various stakeholders, enabling strategic decision-making and enhancing client experiences in the money movement sector.

In this role, the Sr. Data & Insights Consultant will utilize tools such as Tableau and Power BI for data visualization and dashboard creation. Additionally, experience with analytical tools, data manipulation software, and an understanding of Big Data environments will be essential for effectively handling and analyzing complex datasets to drive business value.

The Sr. Data & Insights Consultant position is a hybrid role, meaning you will have a flexible working arrangement with the option to work from home and spend selected days in the office. The specific in-office expectations will be confirmed by your hiring manager, allowing you the benefit of a balanced work-life environment.

When answering this question, detail your proficiency with tools like Tableau and Power BI. Discuss specific projects where you've used these tools to create impactful dashboards. Highlight how your visualizations helped drive business decisions and improved data comprehension for stakeholders.

To ensure data quality, describe your standard processes for checking data accuracy and consistency. Discuss methods you've used to identify discrepancies, such as cross-referencing data sources or employing validation techniques, to maintain the integrity of your reports and insights.

Discuss your approach to breaking down complex data sets into clear, actionable insights. Explain how you prioritize key metrics, utilize analytical tools, and focus on business objectives to make data understandable for different audiences within the organization.

When addressing this, emphasize your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines. Perhaps share a specific instance where you successfully delivered multiple projects, highlighting your strategies for maintaining quality despite time constraints.

This is an opportunity to showcase your critical thinking skills. Choose a specific problem you faced, explain your thought process to tackle it, and outline the analytical techniques you employed to derive a solution. Be sure to mention the positive impact your solution had on the business.

Describe your approach to communication, focusing on how you tailor your message to your audience's level of understanding. Mention specific communication techniques, such as storytelling or using visual aids, that you've found effective in presenting your insights clearly and engagingly.

When answering, share your experience in producing executive reports, emphasizing the importance of clarity and conciseness. Discuss how you gather relevant metrics, synthesize findings, and present them in a format that resonates with senior leadership.

Discuss your strategy for defining what constitutes a key metric based on business goals and stakeholder input. Explain how you ensure that the metrics are actionable, relevant, and contribute to evaluating business performance effectively.

Select a specific example where your analytical work resulted in measurable improvements for the business. Outline the analysis process, the actions taken based on your insights, and the positive outcomes that followed, underlining your value as a data consultant.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, whether through online courses, attending industry conferences, or following relevant publications. Highlight how this ongoing education informs your approach and keeps you at the forefront of data analytics best practices.