Data Analyst

Investec India; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Investec India is looking for a dynamic Data Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. This role involves collaboration with various business units in the Asset Finance Group. Key responsibilities include data analysis, gap identification, and working closely with tech teams to ensure data quality. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in SQL, data governance, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include wellbeing subsidies, gym membership, and a balanced work environment with a four-day office work week.

Benefits

Wellbeing Subsidy

Corporate Gym Membership

Virtual GP

Non-contributory Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Protection

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Understanding of data governance and core data fields.
• Experience in data mapping and familiarity with glossaries.
• Proficiency in SQL for data access and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify data requirements for credit models.
• Conduct gap analyses to find discrepancies in data.
• Develop specifications for technical solutions addressing data issues.

Skills

Data governance

Data mapping

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Azure stack

Job description

Data Analyst (11869)

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Are you a dynamic Data Analyst with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights? In this multifaceted role, you will work closely with various business units within AFG (Asset Finance Group which is the leasing arm of Investec) and Investec plc, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will be instrumental in the development and implementation of credit models as part of the broader IRB programme.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Analyst, you will:

• Collaborate with the Credit Modelling Team to understand their data requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct thorough gap analyses to identify discrepancies between required and available data, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of AFG's business operations and data landscape to provide relevant insights.
• Create functional specifications for technical solutions that address identified gaps, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Partner with Operations and Tech teams to remediate data quality issues and implement necessary process changes, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain and enhance the business glossary while ensuring adherence to best practices in data governance.
• Support the development of data validation reports to monitor and improve data quality, contributing to the overall integrity of data processes.
  
  

Core Skills And Knowledge

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• An understanding of data governance and the use of core data fields.
• Experience in data mapping and familiarity with business glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Proficiency in SQL for data access and analysis.
• Familiarity with the Azure stack and data warehousing concepts.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to identify gaps in business processes and facilitate improvement initiatives.
  
  

Desirable Attributes

While not essential, the following attributes would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of the asset finance industry and credit data.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Tenacity and self-motivation to drive tasks to completion.
  
  

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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Reading

Reading International Business Park, Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 6AA

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