Join one of Japan's largest e-commerce and internet technology companies as a Data Analyst within its Data Solutions Division. In this high-impact role, you will maximize the value of catalog data used across major platforms.
Rather than simply producing reports, you will lead the full analytics lifecycle-from identifying business challenges and formulating hypotheses to performing advanced data analysis and delivering actionable recommendations that drive business improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Data Analysts, Business Analysts, BI Analysts, or Analytics Consultants looking to work with large-scale datasets while influencing strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business KPIs and operational processes to identify opportunities for improving the utilization of enterprise catalog data.
- Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical requirements through stakeholder interviews and business analysis.
- Perform advanced data analysis using SQL, statistical methodologies, and large-scale datasets to generate actionable business insights.
- Present data-driven recommendations to improve operational processes, products, and business performance, while measuring the effectiveness of implemented initiatives.
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and operational teams to translate analytical findings into product enhancements and process improvements.
- Build dashboards and performance reports to support business decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying new opportunities for data utilization across the organization.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Business Analysis within a corporate environment.
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex query development, optimization, and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience building dashboards and generating business insights using Tableau, Looker, or similar BI platforms.
- Proven experience leading projects from business problem identification through data analysis, recommendation, and implementation.
- Experience working with large-scale business or product datasets.
- Strong understanding of KPI analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical thinking and business requirement gathering skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities across Product Managers, Engineers, and business teams.
- Ability to transform ambiguous business challenges into structured analytical solutions.
- Self-driven mindset with the ability to work independently in complex environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native Level
- English: Conversational Level (TOEIC 600+ equivalent)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of statistics and experience designing or evaluating A/B testing.
- Practical experience using Python or R for data processing, analytics, or machine learning.
- Experience working with enterprise data warehouses such as BigQuery or Snowflake.
- Knowledge of Data Management and Data Governance best practices.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing business environments.
About the Company
Our client is one of Japan's largest global internet and e-commerce companies, operating an extensive ecosystem across e-commerce, fintech, digital content, telecommunications, and AI-powered services.
The organization combines cutting-edge technology with large-scale data to continuously create innovative digital services, providing Data Analysts with opportunities to work on products used by millions of customers every day.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Analyze data from some of Japan's largest digital platforms
- Enjoy significant ownership by identifying business challenges and driving data-driven improvements.
- Develop advanced expertise within a dedicated Data Solutions organization.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and business leaders in a highly innovative environment.
- Flexible working arrangements including remote work, casual dress, and minimal overtime.
- Excellent opportunity to expand your career in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, SQL, and Product Analytics.
- Long-term contract with exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
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