Remote Data Analyst II

Description:

• Lightspeed is seeking a full-time Data Analyst to join their financial services team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• The role involves analyzing and optimizing operational data to improve decision-making by ensuring access to timely and accurate information.
• Responsibilities include gathering requirements and translating business problems into structured quantitative problems.
• The Data Analyst will work directly with functional departments to derive business insights from analytical output and present them through compelling data stories and visualizations.
• Collaboration with stakeholders and team members is essential to design accurate datasets, reports, dashboards, and analysis for operational and strategic initiatives.
• The position requires performing data reconciliation and manipulation tasks while identifying opportunities for automation and integrity checks.
• The Data Analyst will apply and promote data governance rules by coaching stakeholders on the discovery, access, and utilization of data assets.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have advanced SQL skills, with experience in BigQuery and GCP being an asset.
• A strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into data requirements are essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Looker or other BI tools like Tableau or Power BI is required.
• Strong expertise in data analysis is necessary for this role.
• Experience working with Salesforce, Hubspot, or other CRMs is expected.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Technology Management, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields is required.
• Experience with Python, R, or another programming language is preferred but not necessary.
• Professional experience in a Business Analyst or Data Analyst role is a plus.
• An interest in technology is also beneficial.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to join a newly created data team and contribute to its growth.
• Employees will enjoy amazing benefits and perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders.
• There are constant development opportunities for both data skills and business acumen, with limitless growth potential.
• The work culture is flexible, allowing for remote work and autonomy.
• Employees will have innovation time to explore and learn at work.
• There are opportunities to shape the company by joining cultural and technical committees.
• The role provides numerous growth opportunities into technical or people management positions.
• Employees will be part of a fast-paced, high-growth company with a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Additional benefits include an unlimited paid time off policy, health insurance, a $500 annual health and wellness benefit, paid leave for new parents, mental health support, and a volunteer day.