Assistant Data Analyst

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Cardiff
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This role is for an Assistant Data Analyst in Cardiff with a salary of circa £24,600. Key skills include data management, Excel, and SQL. Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with defined benefit pensions, is preferred. Contract length: permanent, full-time.


About The Role

Working within the financial services industry you will be managing the data that is pivotal to the successful running of pension schemes. As part of the data services team you will be involved with the management and application of the administration database to assist all aspects of the business, including:



  • Onboarding new clients
  • Formatting and loading bulk data sets to the administrative database
  • Performing ongoing maintenance and quality testing on the data in line with statutory requirements
  • Updating and maintaining automated calculation and documentation libraries ensuring seamless transition of relevant data from the administration database
  • Producing both standard and ad hoc data extracts, reports, and statistics for use within data related projects throughout the business

Working with teams from across the business, in particular the actuarial and administration teams, you will be instrumental in the ongoing management of this database.


About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong numerical background and be confident working with large data sets. You will have excellent Excel skills and a knowledge of defined benefit pensions. SQL knowledge would be an advantage. You will enjoy working in a process‑driven environment where logical thinking and attention to detail are key skills. The role would be suitable for someone looking to start a career with a focus on data quality and data management, or someone looking to develop their skills from a pension’s administration background.


Why Quantum

A full job description is available on request. Work for us and you will become part of a close‑knit team that is skilled, experienced and passionate about delivering a high‑quality consultancy service to our corporate and trustee clients.


Benefits

We offer a friendly place to work with flexible working hours, 24 days holiday per year with holiday trading, volunteering leave, flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances, DC pension scheme and a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be offered a structured study and training plan and will be given the chance to further develop your skills and career.


Additional Information

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Data Administrator, Pensions Administrator (with technical focus), Junior Data Analyst, Database Assistant, Reports Analyst, Pensions Data Technician, Information Management Assistant may also be considered for this role.


Quantum Advisory is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.


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