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Hire a Data Analyst in Singapore to Drive Informed Business Decisions

Hiring a Data Analyst in Singapore is not an easy job. PERSOL sees this as our mission to connect businesses with skilled professionals who can collect, process, and interpret complex data to unlock valuable insights. Our recruitment services help you find the right talent according to your needs to help support your data-driven strategies.

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Data Analyst Role Overview

What Does a Data Analyst Do?

A Data Analyst plays a key role in helping businesses make smarter decisions through data. They work with teams across the company to collect, clean, and analyse data, uncovering patterns and insights that drive strategy. From identifying performance trends to forecasting future outcomes, their work turns raw numbers into clear, actionable intelligence. But it’s not just about crunching data, a great Data Analyst understands what the numbers mean for your business. At PERSOL, we help you hire Data Analysts who can bridge the gap between data and decision-making, helping your teams act with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities of a Data Analyst

When you hire a Data Analyst through PERSOL, expect them to take on the following essential tasks:

Data Collection & Cleaning

Gathering and removing errors from data to ensure accuracy is one of the main things a data analyst should be able to complete on a regular basis.

Data Analysis

They will utilize statistical techniques to identify patterns, trends, and correlations that reveal key insights about business performance.

Report Creation & Data Visualization

When you hire through us, you can be sure that they possess good design skills to come up with engaging dashboards and reports that present complex findings in a clear, visually understandable format.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Work with people from different departments and teams in order to know their data needs and ensure analysis aligns with business objectives.

Database Maintenance

Maintain data accuracy, implement governance standards, and manage regular database updates.

Predictive Analytics

Build models to predict trends or outcomes that can give direction to plan business strategy.

Data-Driven Decision Support

Providing actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis to enhance business operations and strategy.

Process Improvement

Identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and suggesting data-driven solutions to improve business processes.

Core Skills & Expertise

We understand that you want your Data Analyst to be capable of turning information into impact, it’s important to find candidates who balance strong technical ability with sharp analytical thinking. Below are the key skills that define an effective Data Analyst:

Hard Skills

• SQL Proficiency: Ability to write efficient SQL queries, extract data from multiple sources, and optimize database operations for analysis.
• Data Visualization: Translates complex datasets into intuitive visuals using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker for easier interpretation and action.
• Statistical Analysis: Strong understanding of statistics with experience using R, Python (Pandas, NumPy), or SAS to uncover deeper insights.
• Data Manipulation: Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets to clean, organize, and transform data into a usable format.
• ETL & Data Processing: Familiar with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to prepare and manage data pipelines more efficiently.
• Predictive Modelling: Applies basic machine learning or forecasting techniques to anticipate trends and support proactive business planning.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Naturally curious and able to interpret patterns, correlations, and trends within data to uncover what drives business outcomes.
• Clear Communication: Communicates findings in plain language, simplifying complex ideas to bridge the gap between technical analysis and business understanding among colleagues.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates precision from cleaning data to verifying results, ensuring accuracy and reliability at every step.
• Adaptability: Stays flexible and open-minded, ready to learn new techniques and technologies as business and data needs evolve.
• Collaboration: Thrives in cross-functional environments, working closely with different departments to deliver insights that support shared goals.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks, balances multiple projects, and consistently delivers high-quality analysis within deadlines by avoiding unimportant time-wasting activities.

Forecast Your Data Analyst Spend

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Ready to Hire a Data Analyst?

At PERSOL, we understand that connecting top Data Analysts with your business can drastically improve the potential of your data. Our recruitment team at Persol is ready to match you with the perfect candidate to meet your analytical needs.

Contact us today to find the right Data Analyst to support your organization’s growth and decision-making.

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