Data Analyst

This role supports data-driven decision-making and data democratization for game products. The analyst conducts quantitative research using user behavior and access logs, as well as qualitative research using surveys and other methods. Responsibilities include planning analyses, performing analysis, and proposing initiatives based on findings.

The analyst works with game-title teams to direct or support the full process of analysis, issue identification, and initiative planning. The role also defines requirements for data-analysis platforms and collected data, manages data quality, and directs related work. Additional responsibilities include proposing and supporting internal education and awareness initiatives concerning data analysis.

Applicants should have experience in analytical work and approximately three or more years of professional experience as a guideline. Required capabilities include logical thinking, problem discovery and resolution, hypothesis development, and the ability to correctly understand and communicate analytical results. Knowledge of databases and data warehouses and the ability to aggregate data using SQL are required. Experience analyzing data to improve a game title, product, or service is also required, along with a strong interest in entertainment or games.

Preferred experience includes game-title planning or analysis at a game company, analysis at a dedicated data-analysis company, and designing, building, or operating data warehouses for big data from the user side. Experience using, applying, or promoting Tableau or Looker internally is welcomed. Experience addressing global personal-information-protection laws in analysis or data collection, analysis in web, internet-service, or e-commerce fields, knowledge of privacy laws in different countries, and experience leading projects involving multiple people are also welcomed.

The position is full-time at the company’s Shinjuku, Tokyo location. Working hours are 10:00 to 18:30, with standard working hours of 7.5 hours per day. Holidays include two full days off each week on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave, and refresh leave. Benefits include an employee cafeteria, massage room, counseling service, reduced working hours for childcare, an on-site nursery, contracted welfare facilities, club activities, patent rewards, long-service awards, stock compensation, savings and employee shareholding plans, and social insurance. Salary is determined through consultation.