Data Insights & MI Senior Analyst

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Data Insights and MI Analyst to enhance data-led decision-making across the organization. The role entails developing reporting systems and maintaining data infrastructure, working closely with various departments. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of reporting systems experience, particularly with Power BI, and have strong coding skills in SAS and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension with employer contributions

Healthcare options

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with reporting systems.
• Proficiency in coding, especially with SAS and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills using data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data-driven projects translating analytics into business insights.
• Manage and update legacy data marts based on business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine data requirements.
• Produce adherence to governance standards in reports.

Skills

Reporting systems experience

Coding experience (SAS and SQL)

Analytical skills

Independent work

Experience in Credit Risk or Financial Services

Tools

Power BI

SAS

SQL

Job description

What We Offer

We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That's why we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you-whether that's skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans.
• Pension: We'll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions-because your tomorrow matters
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave - we've got your back when it matters most.
• Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really.
• Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules-take the day off and celebrate in style!
• Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
• Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues - because your growth matters.
• Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most.

The Role

The Senior Data Insights and MI Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving data-led decision-making across Vanquis by leading the development and maintenance of insights reporting and legacy data marts. Working across all products and customer data domains, the role involves defining and delivering analytical projects, shaping data infrastructure to support reporting needs, and ensuring outputs align with governance and DevOps standards. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Credit Management, Marketing, Business Change, BI/IT, and Finance, contributing to a high-performing team that values analytical thinking, a proactive mindset, and a strong understanding of consumer credit and corporate governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and delivering strategic, data-driven projects that translate complex analytics into actionable business insights.
• Managing and evolving legacy data marts, ensuring they remain aligned with changing business needs through timely updates and enhancements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather, define, and refine data requirements that support critical business and finance processes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Shaping the data infrastructure landscape by defining robust requirements that enable scalable, reliable, and insightful reporting capabilities.li>
• Producing and delivering regular insight reports that adhere to governance standards and embrace DevOps principles-ensuring consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in development practices.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years reporting systems experience, Power BI is highly beneficial.
• 3+ years coding experience, preferably SAS and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve complex challenges through strategic thinking and data-informed decision-making.
• Proven capacity to work independently with objectivity and sound judgment, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experience of data, reporting & analytics within a Credit Risk or Financial Services environment.

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.

Who we are

At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life's opportunities. Established in 1880, we're now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.7 million UK customers. We see ourselves as the bank that's got your back.

Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively support the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and military families.

We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, we are creating a workplace where everyone feels connected, valued, empowered and rewarded- all guided by our four core values - caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done.

Rewarding our colleagues goes beyond pay. We're building a culture where everyone feels valued, motivated, and proud. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer meaningful benefits, annual salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and evolving recognition.

We care about your career and ambitions just as much as you do, offering tools, guidance and opportunities to help you grow. Take ownership, stay curious and we'll match your ambition with unique experiences, hands-on learning and tailored development to support your career journey.

Equal Opportunities

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone's unique strengths and identities. No matter your background, identity, or experience, you are welcome here. We believe diversity enriches our teams and helps us better support our customers.

If there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process-whether that's a different format of the application or additional assistance-please contact us at .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and rewards
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Perks at Work: a perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts
• Volunteering: 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice
• Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies
• Personal & career development opportunities
• Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials
• Discounted gym membership
• BUPA GP Service
• Workplace Gallery