Title: Data Analyst
Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2-3 Days in office)
Sector: Financial Services
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation within the financial services industry, headquartered in Bristol and recognised for their commitment to innovation, data-driven decision-making and exceptional customer service. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join their expanding analytics function.
Role Overview
As a Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. You’ll work with large datasets, financial products, customer data and performance metrics to help shape the organisation’s direction and enhance its competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities
* Extract, clean and analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns and key insights.
* Develop dashboards, visualisations and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.
* Provide analytical support to teams across Finance, Risk, Operations and Customer functions.
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions.
* Ensure all data outputs meet regulatory expectations and are accurate, compliant and aligned with internal governance standards.
* Support the development of data models and forecasting tools to enhance planning and performance analysis.
* Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders in a clear, concise and commercially focused manner.
* Contribute to ongoing improvements in data quality, data governance and reporting processes.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally within financial services, banking, insurance, pensions or fintech.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.
* Proficiency in SQL is essential; experience with Python or R is advantageous.
* Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar).
* Strong understanding of data governance, reporting standards or FCA-regulated environments.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data validation and quality assurance.
* Degree in a STEM, finance or data-related discipline preferred.
Benefits
* £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
* Hybrid working (2–3 days per week office)
* Generous pension contribution
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including private medical
* Extensive learning and development support, including data certifications
* Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence business performance