Analytics & Insight Lead

VIQU IT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking an Analytics & Insight Lead to shape their enterprise-wide analytics strategy. This role is vital in driving adoption of analytics platforms and ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate has proven experience in delivering analytics at scale, particularly in regulated sectors. A strong understanding of analytics tools and governance is essential. This position offers a hybrid work model with a salary of up to £90,000 plus bonus.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering analytics and insights at scale.
• Background in financial services, insurance, or other regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of analytics tools and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the analytics and insights strategy.
• Own and govern analytics platforms embedding standards.
• Drive adoption of tools such as Power BI, SAS, and Databricks.

Skills

Analytics strategy development

Tool adoption

Stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Power BI

SAS

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Analytics & Insight Lead – London or Horsham (Hybrid). Up to £90,000 + Bonus.

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking an Analytics & Insight Lead to shape and deliver their enterprise-wide analytics and insights strategy. The successful Analytics & Insight Lead will sit at the heart of the data transformation, responsible for embedding best practice, driving adoption of cutting-edge analytics platforms, and ensuring business stakeholders can unlock the full value of the organisation's data estate. You will set the direction for analytics enablement, establish governance frameworks, and foster communities of practice, ensuring data-driven decision-making is consistent, compliant, and impactful across the group.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the analytics and insights strategy, aligned with business goals.
• Maintain a roadmap for evolving analytics capabilities.
• Own and govern analytics platforms, embedding standards and compliance.
• Drive adoption of tools such as Power BI, SAS, and Databricks.
• Champion a hub-and-spoke delivery model and clarify responsibilities.
• Build communities of practice and embed data-driven decision making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to prioritise initiatives and deliver value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering analytics and insights at scale.
• Background in financial services, insurance, or other regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of tools such as Power BI, SAS, and Databricks.
• Experience setting governance frameworks and standards.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience mentoring data professionals and driving collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and insight skills.

Application

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.

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