Wavemaker | Executive - Analytics
Description
Job title: Executive-(BI) Analyst
Reporting to: Director
Location, Country: Chennai, India
Brief role description:
We are currently looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst, He/she will be responsible for transforming data into insights that drive business value and strategy. Collaborate with various teams to understand business requirements, design and develop data models, and create visualizations and reports. Your insights will support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
3 best things about the job:
- Be a member of a high performing team focused on technology, data, partners and platforms, a key strategic growth area for Wavemaker, GroupM and WPP.
- Work in an environment that promotes freedom, flexibility, empowerment, and diverse working styles to solve real business problems.
- The opportunity to learn and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across all Group agencies and business units.
About Wavemaker
We always believe there is a better way to grow our client and our people. We do this by positively provoking growth for our clients and people. We work with clients to help them grow and shape their consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media, content, and technology.
We have one single attitude – Positive Provocation.
Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We always make sure we have each other’s backs through our inclusive culture.
We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster. We know it’s not easy, but if it’s in you, we will get it out of you.
Our attitude of Positive Provocation is enabled by:
• The deep Knowledge we have of our clients’ business
• The confidence to Challenge what’s gone before
• The Support to go further than we thought possible
Core responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze business requirements to design and develop BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data models.
- Create interactive visualizations and presentations to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
- Perform data analysis and interpretation to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Ensure data accuracy and reliability through validation and testing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
- Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and solutions.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in BI, analytics, and data visualization.
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience as a BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and data manipulation.
- Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis and manipulation.
- Understanding of statistical methods and techniques for data analysis.
- Certification in BI or Data Analytics (e.g., CBIP, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate) is a plus.
We are a part of GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management company. Discover more on wavemakerglobal.com, Twitter and LinkedIn
We are an equal opportunities employer.
All GroupM agencies are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender identity, disability, culture/religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
More about GroupM India
2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale.
At GroupM India, there’s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
At GroupM India, there’s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners, and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.