Senior Data Analyst

Join the Close Brothers Data Analytics team where you will lead on identifying, validating and querying disparate datasets generated from a diverse range of business systems and operational processes. Working as part of the Data Analytics team, our ideal team member will have previous experience working in a business intelligence / analytics environment with excellent attention to detail. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity
• Derives data management structures and metadata to support consistency of information retrieval, combination, analysis, pattern recognition and interpretation, throughout the organisation
• Plans effective data storage, sharing and publishing within the organisation. Independently validates external information from multiple sources
• Investigates enterprise data requirements where there is some complexity and ambiguity
• Provides advice and guidance to others using the data structures and associated components
• Specifies the acceptance testing environment for systems, products, business processes and services. Manages the creation of acceptance test cases and scenarios. Ensures that defined tests reflect realistic operational conditions and required level of coverage
• Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables
  
  You have previous experience working in a business intelligence / analytics environment
• Have an awareness of industry / regulatory best practices for handling data and information
• You have experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Business Objects and Tableau
• You have a good understanding of how to query data from relational databases using SQL
• You build long lasting relationships with both internal and external customers
• You approach problems systematically and objectively, analyses facts and evaluates options, draws sound conclusions
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:
• Have a strong background / experience in rectifications and customer harm treatment in remediation situations is highly desired. This position involves working with a virtual team, collaborating with cross-functional departments and third parties, managing business priorities, responding to regulatory outputs and ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of remediation strategies in which data is an integral theme and enabler
• Are competent in the use of advanced analytics tools / languages e.g. SAS, Python, Alteryx
  
  At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: #LI-TG1 #LI-Hybrid Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. We employ over 3,500 people, principally in the UK. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250.We remain focused on markets and services we know and understand, developing leading positions and unrivalled expertise. Our approach is prudent and considered enabling us to grow sustainably, through all market conditions, building confidence among our depositors and investors. Our businesses have remained local as we continue to provide bespoke services, and developing long-term relationships ensuring our success in the future. We value our clients over everything else. What they do is important - they are the doers and makers of things, the wealth creators, the investors and the savers. We ensure our services meet their specific needs and invest to support them as they grow. These principles, founded in our past but applied to the modern world today, represent what we describe as 'modern merchant banking' - values that are embedded in our culture and that underpin everything we do. Close Brothers Group