Entry Level Data Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Business Analyst - Data

Role Purpose:
As a Mid-Level Business Analyst in Howden Group's Data Function, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. Your role will focus on gathering and analysing business requirements, designing data-driven solutions, and supporting project delivery. You will contribute to improving data quality, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, and ensuring adherence to compliance and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
  Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritise business requirements. Define the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and ensure alignment with business objectives. Support change management efforts during project transitions.

• Solution Design & Collaboration:
  Work with technical teams to co-design scalable, efficient solutions leveraging cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS) and data architectures such as data lakes and data mesh. Use data analysis to validate requirements and assist in creating visual representations such as wireframes and process models.

• Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement:
  Participate in Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning and backlog refinement, to ensure timely and impactful delivery. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement feedback-driven changes.

• Data-Driven Decision Making & Process Optimisation:
  Analyse data to uncover insights that inform strategies and drive operational efficiencies. Recommend process improvements based on data findings to enhance business value.

• Stakeholder Communication & Management:
  Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment. Facilitate workshops and meetings and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Compliance & Data Security:
  Support adherence to data governance, privacy, and security standards, collaborating with IT security teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Solid experience in business process mapping, data analysis, and requirements gathering.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and familiarity with data lakes and data mesh concepts.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.

• Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Awareness of data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, Solvency II).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, or related field desirable.

• 2-4 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data-driven projects.

• Experience in Agile environments with tools like Jira or Confluence.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., BCS Business Analysis, ScrumMaster) are advantageous.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent