Data Analyst

Walker & Dunlop; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Mental health services

Flexible hours & location

Job summary

Walker & Dunlop’s WDTech Engineering team seeks a Data Analyst II to contribute across the analytical lifecycle, from exploring data to delivering business insights via Power BI dashboards.

You will collaborate with Senior Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers to structure data sources, build insights, and scale data products. Strong SQL and OLAP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis and contributing to end-to-end analytical projects.
• Experience with OLAP databases such as Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.
• Exposure to Python 3.5 or later; geospatial querying is a plus.
• Experience in the real estate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and curate existing data sources to help Product and Business stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Own defined components of the analytical lifecycle, from data exploration through insight delivery, with guidance from senior analysts on complex initiatives.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain clear technical definitions and documentation to support accurate interpretation of datasets.
• Design, build, and deliver reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Perform data wrangling and transformations using SQL within analytical databases.
• Partner with data teams to support data management and governance efforts, including SOPs for data ingestion and datamart creation.
• Analyze user engagement and product data to identify opportunities to optimize operations and improve business outcomes.
• Apply and share best practices in data analysis, visualization, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Redshift

Snowflake

BigQuery

Job description

Department

WDTech - R&D

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

WDTech is W&D’s in-house technology team – a group of collaborative and highly skilled technology professionals, all of whom are leading experts in real estate data, data science, and technology.

WDTech Engineering

builds solutions that impact not only our products but also the people and processes across our organization. A commitment to innovation and a passion for disrupting the old-fashioned real estate industry are our highest priorities.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Data Analyst II, you will contribute to data analysis across the full analytical lifecycle, from exploratory data analysis and shaping data releases to delivering business insights through Power BI dashboards. You will help deliver reliable, high-quality data products that support informed decision-making across the organization.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Senior Data Analysts, BI Analysts, Data Engineers, Data QA Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers, to collect, structure, and analyze data sources and datamarts. Your work will generate product and business insights, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen data quality as we continue to scale as a data-driven organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and curate existing data sources to help Product and Business stakeholders make informed decisions
• Own defined components of the analytical lifecycle, from data exploration through insight delivery, with guidance from senior analysts on more complex initiatives
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain clear technical definitions and documentation to support the accurate interpretation and use of datasets
• Design, build, and deliver reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Perform data wrangling and transformations using SQL within analytical databases
• Partner with data teams to support data management and governance efforts, including developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for data ingestion and datamart creation
• Analyze user engagement and product data to identify opportunities to optimize operations and improve business outcomes
• Apply and share best practices in data analysis, visualization, and stakeholder engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, including experience contributing to end-to-end analytical projects
• Experience working with OLAP databases such as Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar platforms
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field
• Exposure to Python 3.5 or later; experience with geospatial querying is a plus
• Experience in the real estate industry is a plus

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong hands‑on SQL skills
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Ability to translate non-technical stakeholder needs into clear, user-focused analyses and reports
• Working knowledge of data ETL and processing techniques
• Ability to leverage AI tools to support technical documentation, reporting, and testing
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

What We Offer

• You will have the opportunity to accelerate in our rapidly growing organization.
• Agile working environment with flexible working hours and location, career advancement, and competitive compensation package.
• We are a family friendly company.
• We arrange social activities to help our employees and families become familiar with each other and our culture.
• In addition to other benefits, we offer a pension scheme and 100% complimentary and confidential mental health services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.