Title - Data Analyst
Location - Oxford & Hybrid (2-3 days a week)
Salary - £45,000 - £65,000, Flexible dependant on experience
Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector circa ~300 heads, is looking for a talented Data Analyst to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment where your work directly influences strategic decisions and drives business success.
About the Role:
You’ll be at the heart of the organisation, working with complex datasets to uncover trends, optimise processes and deliver actionable insights. This is a hands-on role where you’ll create dashboards, visualisations and reports that inform decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely alongside a Data Engineer to ensure data pipelines are robust and accurate and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate directly with C-suite executives on ad-hoc analysis and strategic projects.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Collecting, cleaning and analysing large datasets using SQL, R, Python and VBA
* Designing and delivering interactive dashboards and visualisations with Tableau and Power BI that are used across the organisation
* Performing business analysis to identify patterns, trends and optimisation opportunities
* Collaborating closely with a Data Engineer to ensure clean reliable data for reporting and analytics
* Providing ad-hoc insights and analysis directly to senior stakeholders including the C-suite to support key business decisions
* Designing, maintaining and optimising databases (Oracle, SQL Server) for maximum efficiency
* Automating workflows using Bash (Unix shell) and other scripting tools
* Translating complex data into clear actionable insights for a variety of audiences
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Strong SQL, Excel and data manipulation skills with experience in BI tools like Tableau or Power BI
* Programming experience in R or Python for statistical analysis and data modelling
* Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and database design
* Exposure to VBA, Bash scripting or other automation tools
* Knowledge of financial services data, risk modelling or regulatory reporting is a plus
* Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for data analytics is desirable
* Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and presenting insights at executive level
* Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
* Collaborative mindset, hands-on approach and attention to detail
Why You’ll Love This Role:
* Work closely with senior stakeholders including the C-suite on high-impact projects
* Hands-on experience with dashboards, analytics and end-to-end data solutions alongside a skilled Data Engineer
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* A culture that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning
* Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a leading financial services organisation