Data Analyst and Continuous Improvement Lead

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruitment firm is seeking a Data Analyst and Continuous Improvement Lead to analyze complex data and drive operational enhancements. Responsibilities include designing reports, building forecasting models, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies. The ideal candidate will have advanced skills in data visualisation tools and SQL experience. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in data visualisation tools, Tableau experience desirable.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Strong statistical and forecasting expertise.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Translate complex data sets into clear, compelling visualisations.
• Build and refine models to forecast workload volumes and service demands.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to identify process inefficiencies.
• Foster a data-literate culture.

Skills

Data visualisation tools

SQL

Statistical expertise

Continuous improvement methodologies

Operational improvements

Communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Core-Asset Consulting is working on behalf of a leading financial services firm to recruit a Data Analyst and Continuous Improvement Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for collating and interpreting complex data, developing forecasting models, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in data visualisation tools, Tableau experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Strong statistical and forecasting expertise.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrable track record of driving measurable operational improvements through data insights.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Translate complex data sets into clear, compelling visualisations tailored for stakeholders.
• Build and refine models to forecast workload volumes and service demands, working align forecasts with resource allocation and staffing strategies.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, implement solutions, and evaluate their impact on service delivery.
• Foster a data-literate culture and support data analysis and continuous improvement techniques.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16254

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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