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Senior Data Analyst

Marshall Wolfe
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
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Data Strategy Analyst AVP

Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client within the finance industry, for a Data Strategy Analyst to join a high-performing analytics team focused on delivering strategic insight, driving transformation, and supporting senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.

This role can be based in London, Northampton or Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities
  • Develop analytical models and frameworks to support strategic decision-making
  • Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on transformation and analytics initiatives
  • Support business improvement through data interpretation and strategic recommendations
  • Ensure strong data quality, governance, and control practices
  • Contribute to project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor junior team members and support collaborative team delivery

Requirements

  • Proven experience inanalytics, data science, research, or decision intelligence roles
  • Experience with Python, R, SQL
  • Strong mathematical background and experience withclassical statistical methods(inference, hypothesis testing, regression, etc.)
  • Financial services or consulting background preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of machine learning, AI, or data governance frameworks
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies
  • Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science

Location:London, Northampton or Glasgow

Hybrid working: 2 days on site per week

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