Assistant Data Analyst

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company based on the outskirts of Cardiff is looking for an Assistant Data Analyst. The role involves maintaining accurate data for pensions administration, working collaboratively with teams, and ensuring compliance with legislative changes. Applicants should have A levels or equivalent, ideally in Maths or STEM, and possess strong Excel skills. This position offers a starting salary of £24,600, rising to £26,300 in May 2026, plus benefits including 24 days of annual holiday.

Benefits

24 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working available after training

Office-based work 2-3 days per week after probation

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent, preferably in Maths or STEM fields.
• Pensions qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate membership data is recorded and maintained.
• Identify pensions data issues and implement solutions.
• Work with data services to meet administration deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confident in use of Excel

Numerical skills

Planning and organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable

Proactive/self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Honest and reliable

Education

A level or equivalent, preferably Maths/STEM

Pensions qualifications (PMI/QPA etc)

Job description

£24,600 to £26,300 per year, plus benefits.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 17/01/2026

About this job

Your new company is an award‑winning financial services company based on the outskirts of Cardiff.

As an Assistant Data Analyst you will be responsible for data transitions, assisting in the pensions data and administration aspects of new scheme take‑ons.

Responsibilities

Assist to ensure accurate membership data and scheme information is recorded and maintained in line with client agreements.

Identify potential pensions data problems or difficulties and implement agreed solutions.

Work with the wider data services and pension administration teams to ensure all aspects of the administration take‑on are delivered within relevant timeframes.

Prepare and load into the P3 administration system, once checked by more senior members of the data services team.

Assist in the creation and workflow of both ad hoc and annual pension administration projects to ensure completion within specified timescales, to the required standards, and HMRC compliance.

Maintain technical knowledge of legislative changes and how they may impact calculations or project workflow.

Assist the Lead Data Analysts to provide clear, consistent and accurate information to employers and/or members in the most efficient manner.

Record and retain data in accordance with business procedures, the compliance procedures manual and the firm’s information security policies, including data protection legislation requirements.

Support the Data Services Manager with the implementation of any required changes, ensuring minimum disruption to core activities when appropriate.

Assist with business audits to identify risks and/or non‑compliance with legislative, regulatory, and quality management (ISO9001) requirements.

Qualifications

Educated to A level or equivalent, preferably Maths/STEM. Pensions qualifications (PMI/QPA etc) are desirable but not essential.

Good interpersonal skills, confident in use of Excel, very numerical, high level of confidentiality, good planning and organisational skills, flexible/adaptable, proactive/self‑motivated, enthusiastic, honest and reliable.

Benefits

Starting salary £24,600 per year, rising to £26,300 per year in May 2026.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working is available.

Office 2‑3 days per week after probation; first three months fully office‑based during training.

Location on the outskirts of Cardiff – car ownership recommended.

24 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.

You will need to successfully pass a credit check and DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

How to apply

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