Data Analytics & Insights Specialist (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik)

Thakral One; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Data Analytics & Insights Specialist to help drive business decisions through data. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in data analytics, a strong background in SQL, and proficiency in BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. You will design dashboards and KPIs, manage cloud data workflows, and present insights to various business teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a digital transformation environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in data analytics, performance management, or business intelligence.
• Proven experience building dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports using BI tools.
• Strong command of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, Snowflake, APIs, or similar tools.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms for data management and analytics.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex data for audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Translate complex data into business recommendations.
• Conduct advanced SQL analysis, data validation, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with data engineers to define data models and pipelines.
• Manage cloud-based data workflows for scalable storage and processing.
• Present analytical findings through executive summaries and storytelling.

Skills

Business intelligence and dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik)

SQL and data manipulation

KPI definition and performance tracking

Cloud‑based data analytics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Data storytelling and visualization best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

Certifications in Data Analytics, BI, or Cloud Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Data Analytics & Insights Specialist (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik)

We are looking for experienced Data Analytics & Insights Specialists to join a high-impact transformation program with one of the world's leading consulting firms.

In this role, you will work closely with data, business, and technology teams to translate data into actionable insights that drive customer, sales, and operational performance. You will develop dashboards, KPIs, and analytical models that inform strategic decisions, leveraging both cloud-based and traditional analytics platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-moving digital transformation environment where data storytelling, visualization, and business problem-solving come together.

The Role

• Define, design, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business and operational success.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik) to communicate insights clearly.
• Translate complex data into business recommendations for marketing, sales, operations, and leadership teams.
• Conduct advanced SQL analysis, data validation, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and reliability of insights.
• Collaborate with data engineers to define data models, pipelines, and data sources used for analytics.
• Partner with business teams to identify high-impact analytical use cases, including churn prediction, upsell/cross-sell, segmentation, and retention modeling.
• Manage cloud-based data workflows (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalable storage, processing, and deployment.
• Present analytical findings through executive summaries and visual storytelling, connecting insights to measurable business outcomes.

The Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in Data Analytics, BI, or Cloud Analytics (Microsoft, AWS, Google) are an advantage.

Experience & Background

• 8-10 years of experience in data analytics, performance management, or business intelligence.
• Proven experience building dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports using Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent.
• Strong command of SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with data pipelines, Snowflake, APIs, or similar tools for integrating analytics.
• Experience using cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for data management and analytics.
• Background in telecom, financial services, utilities, or digital platform analytics preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for business audiences.

Must‑Have Technical Skills

• Business intelligence and dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik)
• SQL and data manipulation
• KPI definition and performance tracking
• Cloud‑based data analytics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Data storytelling and visualization best practices

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI/ML analytical use cases (predictive modeling, customer segmentation, churn analysis).
• Knowledge of data governance and master data structures.
• Experience working in agile or transformation project environments.

Other Relevant Information

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Engagement Type: Contract, 12‑mos
• Schedule: Standard hours, complete onsite
• Client Industry: Telecommunications
• Start Date: December 2025 (2‑week onboarding)

About us.

Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan‑Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology‑driven consulting, adoption of value‑added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes. This approach is possible through our partnership with leading global technology providers and internal R&D teams. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer‑oriented organisations.