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Oliver James has partnered with a leading global data and analytics organisation to support the hire of three Data Analysts on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established financial services environment where data sits at the heart of decision-making. The team is undergoing transition and reshaping its onshore capability, so you'll play a key role in delivering and supporting cloud-based data solutions within a regulated setting.
If you have strong data analysis experience and exposure to cloud platforms, particularly within financial services, this role offers immediate impact and meaningful project work. Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and interpret complex datasets to support business and regulatory requirements
- Work with cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred)
- Translate business requirements into clear data outputs and insights
- Support data quality, validation and governance processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across technology and business teams
- Contribute to reporting, dashboards and data-driven decision support
- Ensure compliance within a regulated financial services environment
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst in a commercial environment
- Strong exposure to cloud-based data platforms (Azure desirable)
- Experience working within Financial Services
- Strong SQL and data manipulation skills
- Ability to engage confidently with business stakeholders
- Experience handling large, complex datasets
- Strong understanding of data governance and quality principles
Desirable Skills
- Experience within credit referencing or credit risk environments
- Broader financial services background (banking, lending, fintech, etc.)
- Exposure to modern data engineering or analytics tooling
- Experience working in regulated environments
- Knowledge of reporting or BI tools
- Prior experience in fast-paced transformation or transition programmes