Job Description
Lead Data Analyst
Client: Leading UK Bank
Contract Type: 6-month contract – Inside IR35
Location: UK (Hybrid – London / Regional offices)
Start: ASAP
Role Overview Lead a team of Data Analysts and own the delivery of high-impact analytical products using modern data engineering tooling (AWS, Databricks, dbt, Airflow). You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the data platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of Data Analysts
* Build and maintain self-serve analytical assets using dbt models and Databricks
* Design and orchestrate analytical pipelines in Airflow
* Translate complex business requirements into actionable insights and dashboards
* Perform deep-dive analysis across Retail, Commercial, Risk and Marketing domains
* Ensure all deliverables meet strict data governance and regulatory standards
* Work closely with Data Engineers and Data Scientists to improve data quality and availability
Essential Skills & Experience
* 7+ years as a Data Analyst with at least 2 years in a Lead capacity
* Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Databricks, dbt and Apache Airflow
* Advanced SQL + Python
* Expert in visualisation tools (Tableau/Power BI)
* Experience working in a regulated banking environment
* Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
Nice to Have
* dbt Semantic Layer / MetricFlow
* Banking domain knowledge (Retail, Risk, Finance)