Junior Data Analyst

Cisco; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a data analyst for a dynamic role focused on analyzing trends in messaging platforms to enhance security and drive commercial benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel and SQL skills, an inquisitive nature, and a keen interest in fraud prevention, contributing to impactful decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid volunteer time (80 hours annually)

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid work models for flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and/or SQL skills.
• Desire to learn new technologies and skills.
• Interest in fraud prevention.
• Inquisitive nature.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, spot trends and anomalies.
• Recommend or implement changes to enhance security.
• Provide actionable insights quickly.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Fraud prevention

Inquisitive nature

Job description

Meet the Team

We are a small, data-centric decision-making team responsible for setting routing and fraud prevention strategies within our messaging platforms, which process billions of communications every month.

Your Impact

On a day-to-day basis, you will analyze data, spot trends and anomalies, and recommend or implement changes to enhance security and achieve commercial benefits. The role is characterized by:

1. Fast-paced - actionable insights are expected
2. Varied - messaging is a rapidly evolving industry with changing fraud techniques
3. Impactful - analysis-driven changes are implemented quickly
4. Interesting - for those who enjoy understanding systems, processes, and aligning them with company strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong Excel and/or SQL skills
• Desire to learn new technologies and skills
• Interest in fraud prevention
• Inquisitive nature

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in messaging or telecom industries
• Strong communication skills
• Commercial awareness of the digital communications market
• Risk awareness approach

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco is a reflection of our culture where every individual brings unique skills and perspectives to create an inclusive future. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Our company offers multiple career paths, encourages learning and development at every stage, and pioneered hybrid work models that support flexibility and excellence.

We are committed to community engagement through our Inclusive Communities resource groups, offering opportunities for connection, learning, and advocacy. We also provide paid volunteer time—80 hours annually—to support causes our employees care about, with nearly 86% participating.

Our purpose, driven by our people, makes us a global leader in internet technology. We help customers reimagine applications, secure enterprises, transform infrastructure, and achieve sustainability goals. Every step we take aims to foster a more inclusive future. Join us and be your authentic self!