Lead Data Analysts - 3X Positions

face2face Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a lead analytics professional to manage complex data projects across risk, fraud and integrity, translating business needs into actionable insights. You will work across analytics, risk and integrity functions to deliver analytical products that support informed decision-making.

You’ll work with SQL, Snowflake, SAS and Python, mentor teammates, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics and SQL capabilities.
• Experience with Snowflake, SAS Enterprise Guide or SAS Viya.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, data science and machine learning.
• Experience with Python and R for analytical applications.
• Strong data visualisation, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Define business problems, identify data sources and develop analytical solutions.
• Design and deliver risk-scoring models and fraud analytics products.
• Analyse trends, identify complex data issues and develop practical solutions.
• Present complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor less experienced team members and support capability development.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Python

R programming

ML basics

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Snowflake

SAS Enterprise Guide

SAS Viya

Job description

Closing Date: Wednesday 3pm 7 October 2026
face2face reference: 679495
Locations: Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension/s

Why Join?

• Lead complex data analytics projects with genuine autonomy and influence
• Apply advanced SQL, statistical analysis and modelling to complex problems
• Develop analytical solutions supporting fraud, risk and integrity outcomes
• Work with modern analytics platforms including Snowflake and SAS
• Communicate data-driven insights that support high-impact decisions
• Mentor team members while expanding your analytics and leadership expertise

About the Role

Working across analytics, risk and integrity functions, this role leads complex analytical projects, develops data-driven solutions, and translates business needs into actionable insights. You will work closely with operational and technical stakeholders to deliver analytical products that support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytical projects from initiation through to delivery
• Define business problems, identify data sources and develop analytical solutions
• Design and deliver risk-scoring models and fraud analytics products
• Analyse trends, identify complex data issues and develop practical solutions
• Present complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor less experienced team members and support capability development

Skills & Experience

• Strong data analytics and SQL capabilities
• Experience with Snowflake, SAS Enterprise Guide or SAS Viya
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, data science and machine learning
• Experience with Python and R for analytical applications
• Strong data visualisation, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and stakeholder collaboration skills

Australian Citizenship & Existing Baseline security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don't hesitate to reach out to Urvish Kahar at ************@f2frecruitment.com.au.