Data Analyst

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Nottingham
3 months ago
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Data AnalystUp to £45,000Location: Predominantly Remote (1-2 days per month in Nottingham)

About the Company

An established consumer lending business is entering a transformative period of growth. With significant investment and bold plans to triple loan volumes within the next year, the company is expanding rapidly, developing new credit products, and launching innovative financial solutions.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a driven, data-focused Insight Analyst to join our Market & Pricing team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help shape pricing strategy, drive customer acquisition, and optimise performance across broker and lead generation channels. You'll have real ownership, visibility, and influence in a fast-growing, data-led business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with third-party brokers and lead generation partners
  • Cleanse, manipulate, and analyse large data sets using Python to uncover actionable insights
  • Support pricing strategy, evaluating performance against commercial targets
  • Deliver insightful reporting and recommendations to drive channel performance and growth
  • Lead data-driven projects, including A/B testing, acquisition optimisation, and product development initiatives
  • Contribute to the launch of new products, including credit lines and cards

Skills & Experience

  • Python skill...

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