Senior Data Analyst

Prevail
London
11 months ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our team. Reporting into the Data Delivery Lead, you will be analysing and interpreting data from a variety of sources, to support our clients decision-making processes.

The Data team within Prevail underpins all our mission focused teams. No two days are the same, and the real-world problems that we seek to solve are complicated. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to navigate through complex datasets to turn ambiguous requests into meaningful insights.

 

Responsibilities/ deliverables:

These are the key things that you will be responsible for within the Senior Data Analyst role:

  • Lead and oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of intelligence data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that contribute to actionable intelligence.
  • Collaborate with intelligence and security professionals across the company to identify and implement innovative methods of utilising data to enhance client deliverables.
  • Work closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to develop new and advanced methodologies and data-driven solutions to client challenges.
  • Utilise advanced analytical techniques and tools to assess the reliability, accuracy, and relevance of intelligence information.
  • Create and present clear and compelling reports and visualisations to effectively communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for high-quality data solutions.
  • Mentor and guide data analysts on technical methodologies, tools, and best practices in analytics.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

  • 5+ years' experience as a data analyst, preferably with a background in consulting or a proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (requires 5+ years residing in the UK).
  • Proficient in interpreting ambiguous requirements and translating them into actionable steps.
  • Outstanding communication skills, capable of explaining complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience with data visualisation tools like Tableau or Power BI, with proven ability to present data clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis, ideally with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a curious, analytical mindset.

Highly desirable:

  • Familiar with AWS, Snowflake
  • A background in intelligence or quantitative social sciences.
  • Experience in big data handling, with an awareness of analytical biases and pitfalls.
  • Skilled in documenting and sharing methodologies with data professionals.
  • Familiar with version control tools like GitHub

Benefits

Us:

Prevail Partners Ltd delivers strategic advice, intelligence, specialist capabilities and managed services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations. These services are delivered predominantly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Access to onsite gym facilities
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare after two years at Prevail

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