Data Analyst Consultant - #1774

MeridianLink; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Data Analytics Consultant to transform data into actionable insights. In this client-facing role, you will analyze complex datasets, design dashboards, and collaborate with clients to enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytics, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Potential For Equity-Based Awards

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data analysis.
• Expert-level skills in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
• High-level proficiency with business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to identify key trends and deliver insights.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards for clients.
• Lead client-facing meetings to present findings and recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Business Intelligence

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Sisense

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about transforming data into powerful stories that drive real-world results? MeridianLink is looking for a Data Analytics Consultant who combines sharp analytical thinking with excellent communication skills to help financial institutions make smarter, faster decisions. In this highly visible, client-facing role, you'll dig deep into complex datasets, uncover meaningful trends, and deliver strategic insights that directly shape business outcomes.

As part of our dynamic Analytics Team, you'll collaborate closely with clients to turn complex data into meaningful insights. Whether you’re building user-friendly performance dashboards, presenting findings to leadership, or designing data solutions that improve outcomes, your contributions will make a measurable impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy both problem-solving and relationship-building, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

•Analyze complex datasets to identify key trends, evaluate performance, and deliver insights that inform business decisions.

•Manage the full data lifecycle, from collection and processing to analysis and reporting, across both recurring and ad hoc projects.

•Design and maintain interactive dashboards that provide clients with real-time visibility into performance metrics.

•Use business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Sisense to develop custom reports aligned with client goals.

•Lead client-facing meetings to present findings and translate data into actionable business recommendations.

•Work collaboratively with internal teams to design and deliver analytics solutions that drive value.

•Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all analytics deliverables.

•Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and support team growth through peer collaboration and training.

•Develop new analytics capabilities, including automation and scalable reporting tools.

•Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights on best practices in analytics tools and strategy.

•Communicate complex technical findings in a clear and compelling way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Mathematics is preferred.

•2-4 years of relevant experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data analysis. Experience working at a financial institution is preferred.

•Expert-level skills in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation. Strong skills in Python for data processing, transforming, and manipulation are also preferred.

•High-level proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Sisense for analytics and reporting.

•Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation.

•Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present complex data insights to stakeholders.

MeridianLink has a wonderful culture where people value the work they do and appreciate each other for their contributions. We develop our employees so they can grow professionally by preferring to promote from within. We have an open-door policy with direct access to executives; we want to hear your ideas and what you think. Our company believes that to be productive in the long term, we must have a genuine work-life balance. We understand that employees have families and full lives outside of the office. To that end, we honor their personal commitments.

MeridianLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

MeridianLink runs a comprehensive background check, credit check, and drug test as part of our offer process.

Salary range of $78,100 - $110,300. [It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.] The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law including geographical location.

Meridianlink offers:

Potential For Equity-Based Awards

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Remote work

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated, or superseded from time to time.

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