Data Analyst

Russell Tobin
City of London
6 months ago
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4 months contract extendable/Fully remote/London/30 pounds an hour Inside IR 35

Data Analyst

  • Team is responsible for translating operational challenges into tech opportunities and collaborating with operations, product, and engineering XFN teams throughout roadmap strategy development, delivery, and maintenance.
  • We work on simplifying and improving workflows, managing tooling and operational readiness, and providing bug management support.
  • We are seeking a Systems Specialist with data expertise to partner with Program Managers and cross functional teams, providing business analytics support while doing progress tracking for high-priority projects.
  • You will also be responsible for offering program-level support and enhancing operational efficiency.


Responsibilities:

  • Help conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of projects post launch, identifying areas for improvement and providing feedback to the team
  • Provide data-driven insights to inform and enhance decision-making
  • Work with Systems Program Managers across multiple programs to support the needs of the business, for example, implementing tooling changes, assisting with root-cause analysis, conducting comprehensive audit of current workflow, etc.
  • Provide support on the day-to-day execution of programs that require liaising with multiple cross functional partners
  • Assist with developing the tech roadmap process ensuring it is fit-for-purpose and aligned with team goals and objectives
  • Build collaborative cross-functional relationships with Operations, Product, Engineering, Data Science, among other teams
  • Provide support on team execution tracking and outbound communications


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in data analysis with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
  • Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc), Lucid Charts, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Experience supporting analytical projects end-to-end, and communicating findings through clear data visualisation
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, or other quantitative field
  • Experience working with large scale dataset
  • Experience working in operations or process improvement

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