re: Just got a new job offer; need advice!

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you have an IT background? Masters?


Bachelor's in Finance

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Data Analyst


JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs data collection, analysis, validation, cleansing, and reporting. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents ETL processes, SQL queries, and stored procedures. Extracts and analyzes data from various sources, including databases, manual files, and external websites. Responds to data inquiries from various groups within an organization. Creates and publishes regularly scheduled and ad hoc reports. Documents reporting requirements and processes and validates data components as required. Requires experience with relational databases and knowledge of query tools and/or statistical software. Strong analytical and organizational skills also essential.

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Qualifications
Advanced degree in engineering/science/statistics or similar quantitative field Good knowledge of statistics and data analysis techniques Comfort with programming in SQL .

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