Data Insight Analyst

London
1 year ago
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Duration: 6 Months(Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Purpose

This is a great opportunity to join the Design Analytics & Measurement team. As a Senior Design Insight Analyst, you'll be responsible for embedding a data-driven approach to the design of change. Leveraging the Group's wealth of customer data to apply advanced behavioural analytics skills to identify, inform and quantify the impact of design driven change.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced data analyst/data scientist who will be responsible for the analytics agenda within a particular change domain. Someone who is able to support the design of customer centric change through the delivery of robust, high quality, actionable customer insights.

You'll need to show a passion for the role data can play in driving evidence-based decision making, and an ability to translate data into practical analytics which creates impact and influences the direction of change. Someone who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues from across a number of fields, balance technical and business narratives, and effectively prioritise their own resources.

Skills & Experience:

Excellent understanding of SQL.
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of analytical techniques.
A track record of translating data into compelling stories.
Strong understanding of all aspects of financial services.
A strong communicator with great influencing skills.
The desire to make a difference!
Experience of Data Visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
A good knowledge of core analytical methods and statistical approaches.
Experience of Python.
Predictive modelling experience.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment

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