Junior Data Analyst

CLARKSON PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime organization in London is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Digital Transformation team. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative degree, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools like Power BI and Python. This role offers the chance to shape innovative solutions in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and passion for statistics and quantitative methods.
• Experience with O365 applications, particularly familiarity with Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of proof-of-concept algorithms and models.
• Test hypotheses and perform ad hoc analysis.
• Create innovative solutions to Maritime challenges.
• Build and maintain reporting dashboards in Power BI.

Skills

Strong quantitative mindset

Passion for problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Mathematics or other quantitative degree

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

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Clarksons is the world’s leading provider of integrated shipping and offshore services, bringing our connections and experience to an international client base. Our intelligence adds value by enabling clients to make more efficient and informed decisions. Our global reach, local knowledge and expertise is what makes us unique.

Division Overview

Digital Transformation builds and supports the tooling that:

• Strengthen our leadership in the brokerage industry by delivering innovative digital solutions that keep brokers and clients competitive and informed.
• Enhance operational efficiency by integrating advanced technology into our business processes.
• Ensure compliance with systems that mitigate risks, meet regulatory standards, and support clients in navigating the green transition.

Role Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Analyst to join Clarksons’ Data Analysis and Digital Innovation team in London.

The Junior Data Analyst will have the opportunity to work in a team focusing on Clarkson’s ongoing Digital Transformation. He/she will also gain exposure to the commercial side of the world’s shipping industry and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders from brokers, market analysts, data engineers, and application developers. This position would be ideal for a fresh university graduate or a professional with a year or two of experience. The candidate needs to have a strong quantitative mindset, a passion for problem solving, and the strength to learn and grow.

What you will be doing

• Support the development of proof-of-concept algorithms, models and metrics creating unique and creative solutions to a wide range of data, UX, and other workflows.
• Test hypotheses and perform adhoc analysis to understand commercial problems and add value.
• Working independently to create innovative solutions to Maritime challenges.
• Present results back to the team and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain reporting dashboards in PowerBI.
• Work collaboratively within a team of analysts to share and develop knowledge.
• Embody a data-driven approach to decision making to challenge establish practices.
• Help design and facilitate the building of organization data warehouse pipelines.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for

• A mathematic or other quantitative degree from a reputable university.
• A strong understanding and passion for statistics and quantitative methods.
• Experience in O365 applications, particularly familiarity with Excel
• Previous experience with Python (or similar programming language), SQL, and Power BI is a plus but not necessary.
• A passion for problem-solving and a desire to search for the truth.
• An ability to connect the dots and understand how different pieces of a puzzle work together.
• An aptitude for attention to detail and checking one’s work.
• A collaborative minded individual that is willing to hear other’s arguments and change one’s mind to the best solution presented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

What you can expect from us

• In return you will have an exciting opportunity to join and be part of a leading organisation that is shaping the maritime industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment where there are significant opportunities for growth and development.