Responsibilities of a Business Data Analyst:

1. Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze business data to derive meaningful insights and support decision-making.
2. Report Generation: Create clear and concise reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present data-driven insights to stakeholders.
3. Business Intelligence: Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within the data that can lead to improved business strategies and outcomes.
4. Data Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity, identifying and rectifying any data anomalies.
5. Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business teams to understand their data needs and translate those into actionable analysis.
6. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, new data tools, and methodologies to enhance data analysis processes.

Requirements for a Business Data Analyst:

1. Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, statistics, economics, or computer science.
2. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
3. Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data manipulation.
4. Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations, processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
5. Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to dissect complex business problems and formulate data-driven solutions.
6. Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively convey analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.