Data Analyst (Apprentice)

Rathbones; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Liverpool is looking for a Data Analyst Apprentice to support the Investment Risk team. In this hybrid role, you will assist in producing reports, maintaining databases, and addressing data quality issues. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to learning. The position requires 3 A-Levels or equivalent, including a STEM subject. This opportunity encourages growth within the investment sector.

Qualifications

• 3 A-Levels (achieved or projected) or equivalent, preferably with at least one STEM subject.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above, with additional 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support the Investment Risk team with data analysis for risk management decisions.
• Assist in the extraction and validation of investment data.
• Contribute to data quality issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and enhance internal databases and applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Develop understanding of investment risk concepts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

3 A-Levels or equivalent

GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above

Additional 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

Job description

Company Description

A rewarding place to work. At Rathbones, we invest in everyone's tomorrow that includes our people. We are always looking for future talent, and we can help you build a rewarding career with clear paths to progression and the opportunity to share in the success of our business.

Job Description

Role Title: Data Analyst ( Apprentice )

Division: Investment Risk

Location: Liverpool

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid

About The Role

To assist the Senior Data Analyst in the production of reporting / monitoring and BAU activities. Support continuous development, dataflows (extraction / transformation) and IR developed applications / reports.

What Youll Be Responsible For

• Support the Investment Risk team in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful data analysis to inform risk management decisions.
• Assist in the extraction, transformation, and validation of investment-related data, ensuring consistency and reconciliation with source systems.
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of data quality issues, escalating concerns and supporting root cause analysis to improve data integrity.
• Help maintain and enhance internal databases, dataflows, and IR-developed applications (e.g., APR PowerApp), ensuring they remain fit for purpose and user-friendly.
• Engage with team members and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Participate in the development of single sources of truth to support consistent and reliable investment risk metrics.
• Develop an understanding of key investment risk concepts and commercial drivers monitored by senior leadership, contributing to the team's strategic objectives.
• Build a reputation as a responsive and reliable contributor to the Investment Risk function, demonstrating curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

About You

If you meet some of these criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

• 3 A-Levels (achieved or projected) or equivalent, preferably with at least one STEM subject.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above, with additional 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• High attention to detail.
• Analytical and lateral thinker.
• Open and honest communicator.
• Ability to assimilate information and filter results.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Commercial interest and awareness.
• Ability to present technical information in a clear, understandable way to a non-technical audience.