Data Analyst

Consortium; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Close Brothers is seeking a data management and analytics professional to join the Risk Team. You will identify, validate and query datasets from diverse business systems and processes, work with the Customer Resolutions team, and ensure data quality for extraction, transformation and usage in new processes.

The role supports hybrid working and requires strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data and analytics projects.
• Ability to define scoping, requirements and prioritisation for small changes.
• Proven capability to elicit, document and challenge requirements with stakeholders.
• Experience with data modelling, master data management and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives.
• Follows standards and applies techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements; reviews for errors and omissions.
• Devises and implements master data management processes for specific data subsets.
• Applies data modelling techniques based on requirements.
• Develops acceptance criteria for functional and non-functional requirements, processes, features and rules.
• Liaises with stakeholders to ensure data quality and usability across processes.
• Uses BI tools to create reports and visualisations for business insights.
• Collaborates across functions to deliver data-enabled changes.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Business Objects

Tableau

SAS

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Pay: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus

Highlighted points for this job

Part-time, job-share or full-time positions available

Hybrid working opportunities

Role involves managing data management and analysis

Emphasis on open and inclusive workplace

Requires strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those without previous financial services experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and develop.

Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job may not always be available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider them on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Risk Team where you will be responsible for identifying, validating and querying disparate datasets generated from a diverse range of business systems and operational processes.

You will work with the Customer Resolutions team and use your time management and organisational skills to determine the quality of existing data, its use in existing processes and how this data needs to be extracted, transformed and used in new processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives.

Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements. Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required. Reviews requirements for errors and omissions.

Devises and implements master data management processes for specific subsets of data.

Applies standard data modelling and design techniques based upon a detailed understanding of requirements.

Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules.

Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned, and the collection and dissemination of relevant information.

You will bring experience and skills such as:

Approaching problems systematically and objectively, analyses facts and evaluates options, draws sound conclusions

Building long lasting relationships with both internal and external customers

Collaborating openly and effectively across functions to deliver change

Possessing an excellent attention to detail and remaining focused and calm under pressure

Presenting insight to and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders including senior management

Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Business Objects and Tableau

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have/can:

An ability to role model a genuine drive for improvement and encourages others to drive for excellence

Demonstrate a high level of creativity, drive, innovation and initiative; a self-starter with a constant desire to learn

Identify dependencies and risks across multiple projects / delivery streams

Competency in the use of advanced analytics tools / languages e.g. SAS, Python, Alteryx

Previous experience working in a business intelligence / analytics environment

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

About us:

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work and personal commitments, and in this role, you will be able to enjoy hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Find out about careers at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

Read colleagues’ testimonials:https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

Our benefits package is outlined here:https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

Find out about our commitment to an inclusive work environment:Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

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