We’re ArenaNet. We make the games we want to play a reality, and infuse them with innovation, hand-crafted detail, and creative passion. As developer and publisher of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.

As a Data Analyst at ArenaNet, you’ll be responsible for helping the studio navigate the vast oceans of data our games produce. We’re looking for an experienced analyst with a burning curiosity about our players and our games -- someone who can go deep to find answers and bring back actionable insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use SQL, Tableau, and other tools to query gameplay and financial data
• Conduct quantitative and statistical analyses on gameplay and financial data
• Create and maintain accurate and comprehensible data visualizations and dashboards
• Prepare and present reports and analyses to design and production stakeholders
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis based on current team needs and management priorities
• Work collaboratively with designers, producers, and engineers to understand business and design needs
• Stay actively engaged in our games and develop a deep understanding of game mechanics including gameplay and economy

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in statistics, business, analytics, data science, or related field – MS or MBA a plus
• A passion for games and the gaming industry
• 3-5+ years hands-on experience as a data analyst or business analyst
• SQL, Excel and Tableau proficiency, including experience querying and visualizing large, complex data sets
• Strong quantitative skills, and experience utilizing scientific analytic methods, qualitative methods, and quantitative analysis techniques, as well as predictive modeling
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at various levels of business and technical expertise, including the ability to simplify difficult technical concepts
• Demonstrated history of turning raw data into actionable insights