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A leading financial services organization in Edinburgh, UK is looking for a Data Analyst to join its dynamic, data-driven team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, extracting insights, solving complex business problems, and supporting data-powered decision-making across the company.

Role:

Data Analysis – Perform data extraction, manipulation, processing, and analysis to deliver actionable insights.
️ Data Management – Collect, profile, and map data to improve data quality, resolve inconsistencies, and standardize definitions.
Problem-Solving – Identify business issues and opportunities by analyzing complex datasets across multiple domains.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Build and maintain partnerships with business teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
️ Process Optimization – Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

Experience & Skills

Hands-on experience with data analysis tools and techniques.

Strong understanding of data interrelationships and multiple data domains.

Background in delivering research and insights based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Prior experience working in a technology or IT-focused environment is a plus.

Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Remote-first flexibility available
Opportunity to work on high-impact data projects within a dynamic team.
Professional growth in a data-driven financial environment.
Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience

Skills Keywords: Data Analyst, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Visualization, SQL, Python, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Stakeholder Management, Data Reporting

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