Senior Data Analyst

Fruition IT
Humber
1 year ago
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Circa £50,000 basic + excellent benefits package

West Yorkshire - Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site

A dynamic and forward-thinking financial services organisation, currently going through a major business transformation, are seeking a talented Senior Data Analyst with extensive experience in finance environments.

The Senior Data Insights Analyst will be responsible for advancing the company's financial crime surveillance technology for screening high-risk customers and monitoring transactions.

Working in a dedicated financial crime and fraud team, the Senior Data Analyst will provide technical guidance and take the lead on projects aimed at innovating analytics technology and implementing changes.

Senior Data Analyst - Key Requirements:

  • Significant experience working in a similar Senior Data Insights Analyst role, with the ability to lead on analytics projects
  • Strong data analytical skills - i.e. SQL, Python, SAS, etc.
  • Experience working in the financial services sector
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Any experience in financial crime or anti-money laundering (AML) will be beneficial but not essential

Senior Data Analyst - Salary & Benefits:

  • Basic salary circa £50,000, depending on experience
  • Company bonus - up to 15% max.
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare & medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working - circa 1 day per week on-site

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Senior Data Insights Analyst with a strong background in financial services to join an organisation at the start of a journey to improve and modernise all areas of the business, with the successful applicant being given the chance to play an integral role in this.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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