Data Analyst

Allianz; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Engineering Inspection Data Team. This hybrid role, based in Guildford, involves performing data analysis, developing products, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data manipulation and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of approx. £35,000 per year plus flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project environment or managing large items of work- ideally in the context of data.
• Great communication skills, team player, self-starter.
• Organised, demonstrated strong work ethic, results driven and able to hit deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and develop data products.
• Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Identify and integrate new data sources.

Skills

Data manipulation and analysis

Advanced Excel

SQL

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in a numerate subject

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you'll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

We are an agile team of data specialists delivering analytics, insight and data products to our market leading Engineering Inspection function. We're the largest Engineering Inspection business in the UK, which means we have lots of IT and data legacy to work with, but we are on a transformation journey and have an incredible opportunity to create value, using the array of big data, analytics and data science tools available to us, our vast pool of data and deep industry expertise.

This is an exciting time in our industry. Success in the future will be for those who embrace technology, innovation and effectively exploit data, and we are positioning ourselves to lead. As a Data Analyst you will join the Engineering Inspection Data Team, with a specific focus on our Engineering Inspection business. You will get to work on strategic data projects, agile proofs-of-of value, ad hoc data exploration and insight activities. You will have an incredible opportunity to hone your skills in creating data products and solutions, and will be able to make a significant contribution to the future success of Allianz.

This is a hybrid role based in our Guilford office 2 days per week in the office with some flexibility.

Role Description

• Perform analysis and develop data products that will help hundreds of staff in supporting our customers, and influence our business strategy.
• Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders around the business in helping to create data driven solutions to business problems.
• Identify and integrate new data sources, perform exploration and deliver results, from business intelligence dashboards through to research projects and ad hoc insights.
• Work in a complex and sometimes ambiguous environment, often with disparate and imperfect data, looking for opportunities to simplify, standardise and enhance.
• Work with skilled professionals from IT, data and business teams across the UK organisation as well as other global Allianz entities.
• Learn and advocate for best architectural and governance practice in building and deploying data products.
• Draft and refine business requirements for data, reporting and analytic needs.
• Educate and inform non-technical users on best practices in interacting with and interpreting data products.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £35,000 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Experience working in a project environment or managing large items of work- ideally in the context of data.
• Experience in presenting and stakeholder management.
• An interest in developing new skills.
• Great communication skills, team player, self-starter.
• Organised, demonstrated strong work ethic, results driven and able to hit deadlines

Essential Skills

• Must have some practical experience of data manipulation and analysis using Advanced Excel, SQL and visualisation tools.
• Base level of numerical competence - bachelor's degree in a numerate, scientific or computing subject (e.g. Computer Science, Business analytics, Data Science, Maths, Economics, Physics ...)

We support the government scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Programming experience in Python, R
• Analytics technologies: SAS, SQL, Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI, Microstrategy
• Database concepts and tools
• Thorough understanding of probability and statistics

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi

Closing date 20th August 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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