Data Analyst
Business Area: Group Transformation
Place of Work: Liverpool
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.
About the role
In your role as Data Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to support the Data Manager and Data Migration Specialist (as part of the Programme Platform Data migration workstream) in the execution of the data migration.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Group Transformation you will be responsible for:
1. Support the Data Migration specialist in the identification, analysis and cleansing of data issues to be remediated by the data cleanse project team
2. Assist in the internal validation of control totals and general data assurance tasks required as part of platform change
3. Analyse large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to management using appropriate reporting tools
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:
4. Excellent SQL skills
5. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
6. Analysis Skills - Experience across a range of analytics techniques such as data/text mining, forecasting, predictive analytics, descriptive analytics, segmentation/clustering
Why join us?
How we will reward you
7. Great starting salary
8. Generous annual leave package
9. Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
10. Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
11. Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
12. Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
13. Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
14. Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexibility
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the importance of achieving the right work-life balance that works for you. Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussing alterative working arrangements - such as part-time hours and job shares, so please feel free to raise this with us.
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence