IntaPeople are currently seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join one of our large globally based clients who are expanding their Data team. This role plays a key part in building their centre of excellence for Data Governance, using modern tools, agile methodologies, and innovative approaches to deliver meaningful value across the organisation.
If you’re passionate about data, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help shape a best‑in‑class Data Governance function, we want to hear from you. You’ll be responsible for building strong working relationships with key stakeholders, SMEs, and business partners whilst agreeing a clear deliverable timeline for Data Governance outputs.
Essential Skills
Ideally we're looking for candidates with 1+ years industry experience or a relatable degree with placement/work experience
Experience creating dashboards and reports using Power BI.
Hands-on experience with Python, or/and SQL (or relatable languages).
Knowledge of data practices, including business glossary management, metadata, lineage, and data quality.
Experience building a business data catalogues.
Ability to document and map data lineage using Data Governance tools.
A basic understanding of databases and data modelling.
Experience working within AGILE team environment.
Having previous experience in the Financial or Insurance Services industry would be advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to design and embed appropriate controls and monitoring for critical data assets.
Work with the business to understand Data Governance use cases and support key business drivers.
Gather Data Governance requirements, including reference and master data, data quality rules, glossary definitions, and data lineage.
Analyse datasets to determine the most effective way to fulfil business and governance needs.
Engineer data quality solutions by writing efficient SQL queries to support rule creation and validation.
Conduct testing of solutions to ensure accuracy, performance, and compliance.
Develop minimum standards, controls, and best-practice documentation to support Data Governance capabilities.
Demonstrate solutions and communicate value back to business stakeholders.
Use modern tooling to automate key Data Governance processes, including Data Quality monitoring, Data Catalogue development, and lineage mapping.
This role suits someone who is analytical, detail‑oriented, and curious about how data flows through an organisation. You will thrive here if you enjoy partnering with the business, engineering practical solutions, and helping teams understand and trust their data.
You’ll play a key part in shaping how they govern data, automate controls, and how they embed best practice across the entire organisation.
Role/benefits at a glance:
Junior Data Analyst
South Wales Bridgend | Hybrid – the team work onsite 3days per week
Free onsite parking
Modern, newly refurbished office space
Salary £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Holiday allowance starting at 26days per year (rising up to 30years with service)
Private Medical
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
For more information, please call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed).
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.
This role is based in South Wales, candidates will need to work on site 3 days per week