Senior Data Ops Analyst

Chip; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Greater London seeks an experienced Data Analyst to analyse data and provide insights. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' experience, proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Python, and strong communication skills. This role involves optimising processes and automating reports to support business decisions. The company offers a discretionary bonus, pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Bi-annual performance-related bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual training budget

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a data analyst.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing SQL from other analysts.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and query data using SQL.
• Provide analysis and dashboard reporting to the business.
• Automate recurring MI and optimise processes using SQL and Python.

Skills

Proficient SQL

Excel/Google Sheets

Python

Analytical Mind

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Storytelling

Education

Numerical higher degree in mathematics, scientific, engineering, or computer science

Tools

BI Tools

Job description

What you can expect to be doing

• Analyse and query data using SQL
• Provide data extracts, analysis and dashboard reporting to all areas of the business, helping to determine opportunities and support solutions
• Own areas of MI and processes, ensuring they remain relevant and up to date as the business evolves
• Develop, optimise and action daily operational process controls
• Investigate, help diagnose and resolve issues
• Automate recurring MI and optimise processes using SQL and Python
• Support the Lead Analyst in maintaining excellent coding and visualisation standards throughout the team

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience as a data analyst
• Proficient SQL, Excel/Google Sheets and use of BI tools, with experience in Python
• Numerate with an analytical mind, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on other analysts SQL
• Fast learning, with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload appropriately
• Creative, with the ability to suggest solutions independently to new problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to translate problems into technical requirements and implement solutions
• Data storytelling and an ability to present complex solutions to a range of stakeholders
• Worked and enjoyed working in a fast changing, high energy business
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Nice to have

• Worked in a FinTech environment before
• A strong numerical higher degree in mathematics, scientific, engineering or computer science or another related technical discipline

What we’re really looking for

Someone with a genuine interest in Chip and is excited about being part of a fast-growing company and our mission to build the investment super app of the future.

We want a real person, with interests outside of work, to join our team. You could be a dancer, a gamer, a musician, a parent, a hockey fan, or even that one person that still writes Twilight fan-fiction. Doesn’t matter to us.

At the interview stages, we will be looking for empathy, EQ, fun stories, and the ability to smile even when things are tough.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Start your weekend early!)

PERKS

• Discretionary Performance-Related Bi-Annual Bonus of up to 10% (Cash) and 5% (Shares) based on your gross annual salary.
• Workplace pension scheme - We invest in your future with a workplace pension scheme, contributing 5% on earnings up to £50,000.
• Private medical insurance (medical history disregarded)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free ChipX subscription for UK-based employees
• We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity
• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the days between Christmas and New Year ✈️
• Annual training budget for courses, workshops, or conferences to help you advance your career.
• £30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit to suit your Mental/Physical Wellbeing
• Company laptop
• Opportunity to have a huge impact on our product while fast‑tracing your knowledge, responsibility and skills in a high‑growth fintech startup

Our Interview Process

• Video screen with someone from our Talent team
• Technical interview with the hiring manager
• Take home task
• Final interview with our Head of Operations & Operations Lead

About Chip

Chip’s mission is to make your life wealthy. We’re building the wealth super app of the future. An app to build your long‑term wealth across savings, investments and pensions. We use technology to break down barriers so users can invest like the ultra‑wealthy, giving them one simple place to manage, grow and protect their wealth. Chip serves over 400,000 active customers and looks after over £6billion in assets.

Our vision

To be the most personal digital wealth manager in the UK

Who we are

Chip has a creative and diverse team of 180, from all different backgrounds and industries. We’re driven and passionate people, but no one takes themselves too seriously.

Our Values

Be ACCOUNTABLE

Everything you do matters, Care about the end result, Challenge the norm, Disagree, yet commit to making it happen once a decision has been made, Do the best job possible

Be BOLD

Share our Ambition and do your bit to achieve it, Innovate: challenge the norm, break the mould and make it happen, Set goals that truly align with our mission, Do your best for our customers

Be COLLABORATIVE

Work cross-functionally - we win as a team, Build strong relationships based on trust, Treat others fairly and respectfully, Hold others to account, Be supportive and inclusive, Have fun together

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Note to Agencies

Chip does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our live roles on our career page. Chip will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs.