BI Data Analyst

Who We Are

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

About The Role

This is an exciting time to join the Data & Insights team at The Economist Group. Under our Chief Data Officer we have created a centre of excellence spanning research, analytics and data science partnering with the whole group, including our core subscription business, our Economist Intelligence, Economist Impact and Executive Education and Events businesses. Our purpose is to better understand and affect the drivers of our business through data analytics and research, with a focus on our users, B2C customers and B2B clients. We are value-focused and outcome-driven: we help drive growth and agility at every level, whether through informing strategic alignment and decisions, providing quick feedback loops to operators or creating machine learning models to be integrated into our products and marketing communications.

As a Data Analyst, you’ll help bring our data to life and empower stakeholders with insights that drive strategic and operational decisions. You will work closely with our B2B teams initially, with opportunities to expand across the business. The focus is on facilitating the development of more robust datasets and enabling access to high-quality, actionable data via intuitive dashboards and scalable reporting solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into data-driven deliverables
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau, delivering insight through compelling visualization
• Proactively explore and understand our datasets, becoming a subject matter expert (SME)
• Identify and implement improvements in key reporting metrics and analytics capabilities
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current with industry best practices and continuously develop your skills beyond core responsibilities
• Balance stakeholder expectations with your own data expertise to provide constructive challenge and strategic input
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• A degree or master's in a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets
• Proven ability to design, build and improve Tableau dashboards
• High levels of data literacy, critical thinking and attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
• A self-starter mindset with enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience working with financial data or finance teams
• Knowledge of subscription-based business models
• Familiarity with Agile project management frameworks
• Exposure to data architecture concepts
• Tableau certification and/or a published Tableau Public profile
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected global brand with a strong mission
• Work alongside a talented, diverse, and collaborative team.
• Contribute to high-impact projects that shape the strategic direction of the business
• Grow your skills in a learning-rich and autonomy focused environment, supported by strong leadership
  
  

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 40 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.