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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Edinburgh
Client: Maxwell Bond
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Location: London (Hybrid, 50/50 split)
About the Organisation:
This organisation is a specialist provider of financial services, committed to delivering exceptional support and insights to business clients. Its strategic approach to data-driven decision-making and customer-focused innovation plays a central role in supporting long-term growth, performance, and value creation.
About the Department:
The Business Intelligence team manages the entire reporting and analytics lifecycle—from requirements gathering and data extraction to visualisation, testing, and delivery. The team supports finance, treasury, risk, and strategic planning, managing enterprise BI tools and platforms.
The team leverages analytics to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term business value.
Key Responsibilities:
* Champion analytics and business intelligence initiatives across departments, promoting data-led decision-making.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for data platforms and reporting tools, guiding stakeholders.
* Maintain and optimise reporting outputs, identifying areas for enhancement and automation.
* Conduct ad-hoc analysis to meet business needs.
* Write complex SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation across large databases.
* Support transformation and change initiatives by providing insights and reporting capabilities to improve data integrity and performance.
* Lead delivery of advanced analytics and AI-driven projects aligned with business strategy.
* Analyse performance data to uncover trends and strategic opportunities.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and ensure data accuracy and clarity.
* Advise on developing KPIs to support business goals.
Stakeholder Relationships:
Internal:
* BI and Data Analytics teams
* Business line and operations users
* IT, Change, and Transformation teams
External:
* Technology vendors and development partners
* Data providers, including credit and financial information sources
Qualifications and Skills:
* Degree in a quantitative, scientific, or finance-related field.
* Extensive experience in BI, analytics, or MI roles.
* Strong SQL proficiency with experience querying large databases and writing scalable, maintainable code.
* Expertise in Tableau with a proven ability to build insightful dashboards and reports.
* Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modelling.
* Ability to apply analytics for business impact.
* Background in financial services or a similar regulated environment.
* Strong communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly.
* Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies and Jira.
* Experience with Power BI.
* Understanding of data warehousing and ETL concepts.
* Experience evaluating external data sources for quality and value.
Key Attributes:
* Highly motivated, proactive, and independent.
* Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented.
* Skilled in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
* Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
* Collaboration: Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and support teamwork.
* Diligence: Capable of managing complex data feeds and reporting accurately.
* Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards in data quality and analysis.
Risk and Compliance:
* Support fair outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
* Understand and apply risk management frameworks, escalating concerns appropriately.
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