Data Analyst

Onyx-Conseil; Stony Stratford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst for a 12-month contract in Stony Stratford. This role requires a strong background in data analysis, especially in systems and platforms. The ideal candidate has significant expertise in SQL and governance principles, along with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include leading workshops with stakeholders, coordinating business logic, and supporting development teams. The position works two days a week onsite in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Skilled in data analysis and understanding of systems and platforms.
• Prior experience in regulatory reporting or data-heavy roles.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops with stakeholders to gather data logic.
• Coordinate with business users to define accurate business logic.
• Support development and testing teams with updated logic as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data governance

BI & Analytics

Exceptional communication

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Our client is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team on a 12 month initial contract, working 2 days a week onsite in Milton Keynes. This role would be working via an umbrella company.

Job Description

• Skilled in data analysis & understanding of systems, platforms and integration patterns
• Good working knowledge of databases, data warehousing (star schema, extended star schema), big data platforms, ETL, Data Governance, BI & Analytics
• Interpret data field specifications including definitions, data types, and data quality (DQ) rules.
• Perform initial sizing and impact assessments for each data field
• Lead workshops with business stakeholders to gather data logic and understand system dependencies.
• Coordinate with data owners, business users, and compliance to define accurate business logic.
• Prepare comprehensive Developer Forms, including pseudo-code, table/field names, and mapping logic.
• Support development and testing teams during implementation with clarifications and updated logic as required.
• Collaborate with the DQM development team to track, investigate, and resolve data defects.
• Prior experience in a regulatory reporting or data-heavy Data Analyst role (ideally within financial services)
• Strong understanding of data lineage, data quality principles, and reporting frameworks
• Proficient in SQL and JIRA; experience with Confluence, SharePoint, or similar tools is a plus
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience coordinating across business, data governance, and technical teams

About the Employer

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.