Senior Data Analyst II

RELX International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

Elsevier in Oxford is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to own complex data products from initial business questions through to delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders and data professionals to shape AI-based solutions and reusable data models.

You will lead analytics projects, drive governance to ensure reliability, and mentor junior teammates to accelerate delivery while adapting to emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a data-oriented role is essential, with a proven track record of owning and delivering complex analytics projects.
• Confident, clear communicator who can influence senior and technical stakeholders.
• Experience in data preparation and blending using platforms such as Excel, Snowflake or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex analytics projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, analytics engineers and other technologists on data product development.
• Influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted thought partner to shape data-driven strategy.
• Coach junior colleagues in engagement, analysis design and end-to-end project management.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Data modeling

Governance

AI techniques

Tools

Snowflake

Excel

Job description

Senior Data AnalystAre you excited by the opportunity to turn complex business questions into trusted data products and analytics solutions?Would you enjoy combining analytics, stakeholder partnership and emerging AI techniques to help shape data-driven decision-making?Location: OxfordAbout our TeamOur STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.The STMJ Data & Analytics team is a global group of data professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and analytics that enable data-driven decision-making. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the team transforms complex data into actionable recommendations that drive performance, innovation, and customer value.About the RoleAs a Senior Data Analyst, you will own complex data products and solutions from initial business questions through to delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders and technical colleagues, contributing hands-on to data models and semantic layers for AI-based solutions while helping the team deliver reliable, reusable outcomes at pace.ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage complex analytics projects from planning through delivery, translating loosely defined business questions into the right data solutions to address themCollaborate directly with product managers, analytics engineers and other technologists on data product and solution development, applying governance principles to ensure our products are reliable and reusableEngage and influence internally, acting as a trusted thought partner to senior stakeholders, playing a direct role in shaping strategy and advocating for data-driven decision makingContinuously adapt to new tools and technologies, adopting emerging techniques to improve our end solutions and critically, our speed of deliveryPlay a direct role in levelling up the team by coaching junior colleagues in business engagement, analysis design and end-to-end project managementRequirementsSubstantial experience in a data-oriented role is essential, as is a proven track record of owning and managing complex projects to deliveryFlexibility, speed and a bias for action are a must. Our team moves fast and so must youYou are a confident and clear communicator who can influence both senior and technical stakeholdersYou are detail-orientated and a critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skillsYou have strong experience in data preparation and blending, whether in Excel, Snowflake or other data platformsKnowledge of AI assisted product development practices is an advantage, but not essentialExperience in scholarly publishing, research or a related industry is an advantage, but not essentialApplicants must include a cover letter. This should clearly describe your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge, and experience would contribute to the team. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed.Work in a Way That Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. 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