Data / Data Mining Analysts

A Data or Data Mining Analyst develops computer programs to analyse large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyses data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.

About this Career

Average Salary

£32,657

New workers start at around £23,867. Normal pay is £32,657 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,017

Annual Openings

57

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Presents findings for technical or non-technical audiences to inform the decisions of companies, government or other organisations.
  • Creates visual representations of data, such as data dashboards and graphs.
  • Analyses data to identify trends and patterns in a variety of fields, such as opinion polling, predicting demand for goods and services, or the testing of new medications.
  • Gathers, cleans and collates datasets and develops data management processes and policies.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 80%
Critical Thinking 77%
Speaking 77%
Active Learning 75%
Mathematics 72%
Reading Comprehension 72%
Writing 69%
Monitoring 69%
Learning Strategies 66%
Science 14%

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