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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Business Data Analyst (Migrations) - **Company:** Women in Data - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Information Engineering, Information Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Office, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2847396465-senior-business-data-analyst-migrations ## About the Role * Significant experience as a Business Data Analyst, Data Analyst or similar role within financial services or another highly regulated environment, ideally gained over 10+ years * Experience delivering complex analytical projects with multiple stakeholders, systems and interdependencies; migration, platform transformation or legacy system experience would be particularly valuable * Knowledge of Agile ways of working and how they can support analytical delivery * Good understanding of data lifecycle management and governance * Practical experience with data visualisation tools, SQL, cloud-based data platforms, or statistical software * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data insights into clear business recommendations * Good organisational skills, including the ability to balance priorities and support effective delivery * Collaborative stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different teams and levels of the organisation * Desirable: experience coaching, mentoring or leading other analysts, either through formal people leadership or technical delivery leadership We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced financial services data professionals who can bring depth, judgement and delivery confidence to a senior role. If you have strong analytical experience and are excited by the opportunity to influence complex data change at Royal London, we'd love to hear from you. People leadership, coaching experience and migration experience are desirable, but not essential. ## Description We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Data Analyst to join our Group Data and AI Office (GDAIO) Team at Royal London. This Senior Business Data Analyst position is aimed at candidates who bring significant experience from financial services or similarly complex regulated environments, and who can combine strong data analysis capability with confident stakeholder engagement, delivery focus and commercial judgement. The Senior Business Data Analyst will play a key role in shaping high-quality analysis across complex data landscapes. You will support value-chain mapping of data, interpret system performance metrics, agile team performance data and financial data, and help provide check and challenge on GDAIO involvement in key initiatives based on business value and return on investment. The role is particularly suited to someone who understands the realities of delivering data change in a financial services setting, including regulatory expectations, legacy platforms, operational risk and the need for clear, evidence-based recommendations. Working closely with Data Engineering teams, Business SMEs, Business Sponsors and Senior Leadership, the Senior Business Data Analyst will analyse complex data ecosystems, translate findings into practical recommendations with senior data leaders, and support project teams to align delivery with organisational objectives. This role combines hand-on analysis with collaborative leadership, particularly during complex discovery, impact assessment, migration, data sourcing or project definition phases., * Lead and shape complex data analysis across financial services change initiatives, developing clear analytical approaches that support business, customer and regulatory outcomes * Support the optimisation and phasing of data sourcing to the Enterprise Data Model * Evaluate important business processes and identify data-driven improvement opportunities * Develop thoughtful analytical solutions to help address complex business challenges * Provide clear insights to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders based on advanced data analysis * Help ensure analytical outputs align with business strategies and regulatory requirements * Support data quality assessments, impact assessments, migrations and improvement initiatives, helping teams understand source-to-target data impacts, risks and dependencies * Coordinate the delivery of high-impact analytical projects, helping ensure timely completion and effective use of resources * Role model Royal London values across the GDAIO and broader organisation * Support, coach and provide technical guidance to Business Data Analysts, helping raise standards of analysis, documentation and delivery across the team * Encourage the use of data-driven decision-making practices across the organisation * Contribute to initiatives that improve data literacy and analytical capability across business areas ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## 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) - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)