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Data Analyst

Virgin Money
Warrington
2 days ago
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Business Unit : Chief Data Office
Salary Range : £26,400 to £33,000 per annum DOE
Location : UK Hybrid – Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB.
Contract Type : 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Our Team

In the Data Analytics & Insight team we’re transforming how the business sees and uses data. With a remit of providing the insights needed to key strategic projects and fuel data-driven decision-making, our team is at the heart of strategic change. If you’re passionate about turning data into insight and insight into action, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

We are looking for an Analyst, who can join us and be key to helping support and manage the delivery of the analysis and insight the business requires to grow and succeed.

What you’ll be doing

Produce and deliver data insights, ensuring output is accurate and delivered within agreed SLAs

Review processes, suggest and implement improvements and solutions to help create efficiencies for the function

Provide analysis to internal business customers and develop overall business knowledge

Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

We need you to have

Experience of working with analysis tools for example SAS, SQL, Databricks

Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to problem solve and find the best solutions.

A real curiosity about data and latest tools, with a pro-active attitude to development and learning

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of the constraints of using sensitive and confidential data

Flexibility and proactivity with the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines

We’d love you to have (but not essential):

Experience of working in an analytical environment

Red Hot Rewards

Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time)​ plus the option to buy more.

Up to five extra paid well-being days per year​.

20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.

Market-leading pension.

Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.

Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early, please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you.

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose ; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.   We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion.  If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team 

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