Data Analyst

Robert Walters
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Data Analyst

Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)
£50,000

Overview

We are seeking experienced Data Analysts to join a growing, data-driven team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working hands-on with data, uncovering insights, and supporting data-led decision making.

You will play a key role in interpreting and validating data, identifying trends and drivers, and communicating findings clearly to stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving datasets.

Data Analyst Responsibilities

  • Perform exploratory data analysis across both structured and unstructured datasets
  • Conduct detailed data profiling using Excel, SQL, and other specialised tools
  • Deliver segmentation, trend analysis, and anomaly/outlier detection
  • Reconcile and validat
  • e data across multiple systems and sources
  • Present insights in a clear, concise format, including assumptions and confidence levels
  • Collaborate with Data Stewards to support data discovery and insight generation
  • Partner with Data Engineering teams to support the onboarding and integration of new data sources
  • Ensure appropriate handling and governance of sensitive and regulated data (including PII)

As Data Analyst, you will have:

  • Proven experience in a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, or Analytics role
  • Experience within financial services or alternative investments is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of financial data domains (e.g. IBOR/ABOR, transactions, market data, reference data)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL (essential)
  • Experience with Power BI is advantageous
  • Exposure to Python is beneficial

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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