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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Eden James Consulting Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence Development, Information Engineering, Data Mart, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Power BI, SQL Databases, Azure Data Factory, Sql Optimization, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Git, Powerquery, Data Layers, Microsoft Fabric, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-data-analyst/57280072 ## About the Role * 5-10 years' experience in a data analytics or BI role, preferably in an insurance or finance environment. * Advanced SQL, including query optimisation and working with the Azure data stack (Data Factory, Synapse / Fabric, SQL-based semantic layers). * Advanced Power BI engineering skills: data modelling (star schemas), advanced DAX, Power Query / M, performance tuning and RLS, alongside sound engineering discipline, PBIP / TMDL source format, Git-based version control, pull-request review, and structured release, deployment and rollback processes. * Proven ability to carry out peer review and QA of analytics work. * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of turning ambiguous business problems into delivered analytical outcomes. Desirable Requirements * Experience working in a Lloyd's syndicate, managing agent, London Market broker or specialty (re)insurer. * Python for data analysis (pandas / notebooks). * Hands-on experience applying AI / LLM tooling to analytics work. * Experience with Microsoft Fabric, dbt, Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions, and data-quality tooling. Altogether, this is a role for an experienced analytics professional who can operate as both a trusted commercial partner to the business and a hands-on technical leader within the analytics function. It will suit someone equally comfortable shaping strategy with underwriters and rolling up their sleeves on engineering discipline and mentoring. ## Description * Acting as the senior analytics business partner to one or more underwriting classes, proactively identifying where analytics can improve pricing, portfolio steering, renewal decisions and exposure management. * Translating open-ended commercial questions into well-scoped analyses and dashboard requirements. * Identifying practical opportunities to enhance the analytics workflow with AI tooling. * Supporting the Data Analytics Manager in shaping external data analytical propositions. * Applying and helping embed the team's development lifecycle for BI and analytics assets, including robust source-control practices for Power BI content: PBIP / TMDL format, Git-backed repositories, feature branches, pull requests and meaningful commit history. * Contributing to Power BI workspace governance; clear Dev / Test / Prod separation, deployment pipelines, dataset certification / endorsement, refresh monitoring and access management. * Coaching analysts and BI developers on SQL, DAX, data modelling, visual design and engineering hygiene. * Working closely with Data Engineering on changes to the semantic / curated layer and data marts. * Delivering complex analytics work streams end-to-end; scoping, estimation, delivery, hand-over and post-implementation review. * Working within an Agile framework; breaking down requirements into epics and user stories, contributing to backlog prioritisation with the Data Analytics Manager, and providing realistic estimates. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)