Senior Data Analyst - 6 month day rate contract
Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join their team on a 6-month daily rate contract to deliver high-quality data solutions that support strategic, data‑driven decision-making.
Job Responsibilities
Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business challenges into data solutions, and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Design, develop and enhance dashboards and reporting solutions using modern visualisation tools, ensuring outputs are intuitive and aligned to evolving business needs.
Take full ownership of projects from initial scoping through to final delivery, working autonomously while maintaining high quality standards.
Build, optimise and maintain scalable data pipelines and queries within a cloud‑based data environment.
Identify data sources, assess data quality, and address gaps or limitations through structured analysis and remediation approaches.
Contribute to the improvement of database performance and overall data architecture through query optimisation and structured data modelling.
Provide peer review and technical oversight to ensure adherence to best practice in coding, documentation and delivery standards.
Champion strong data governance, classification and security controls across all data products and analytics outputs.
Experience Required
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role.
Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end data projects within a commercial or regulated environment.
Strong hands‑on experience with SQL and advanced data querying techniques.
Practical experience designing and querying cloud‑based data warehouse solutions (e.g. Snowflake or similar platforms).
Demonstrated experience developing dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau.
Experience working with ETL tools and managing structured data transformation processes.
Strong understanding of database structures, data modelling and analytics best practice.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate progress clearly, and meet defined deadlines.
Experience working within a financial services or similarly regulated environment.
Exposure to Azure or other cloud‑based data platforms.
Programming experience in Python or similar languages.
Understanding of AI and machine learning fundamentals, with exposure to applying basic models in a business context.
Familiarity with workflow and project tracking tools such as JIRA.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Educational Requirements
Third level degree in IT, Data Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or a related discipline. Relevant industry experience will also be considered.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV.
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