Data Analyst

Data Analyst – Financial Services Contract: Initial 6 months (with extension/progression potential) Rate: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience £250 - £500 Location: Belfast or Dublin (some opportunities for fully remote) Overview A well-established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support data analysis, reporting and insight delivery across the business. The role will sit within a structured data environment and will work with multiple data sources to support business decision-making and change initiatives. This contract opportunity is well-suited to a data analyst with solid financial services or banking experience, strong technical foundations and the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Analyse, validate and interpret data from a range of enterprise systems • Deliver clear and accurate reports, dashboards and visualisations • Translate data requirements into structured analysis and insight • Support data quality, consistency and documentation standards • Work alongside technology and delivery teams in an Agile environment • Contribute to data-related change initiatives, including system enhancements and migrations • Respond to ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests as required Required Experience • 3–8 years’ experience in Data Analysis or a closely related role • Must have proven experience within financial services or banking environments • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate insight clearly • Experience working in structured, delivery-focused teams Technical Skills • Proficiency in at least one programming language, ideally SQL and/or Python (R also considered) • Hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau and/or advanced Excel • Strong understanding of database management and design, including SQL-based databases (e.g. Oracle) • Experience with ETL processes and data migration between systems • Familiarity with data governance principles and best practices in data management Contract Details • Initial 6-month contract with a likelihood of extension • Daily rate flexible and aligned to market, based on experience • Opportunity to work within a mature financial services environment on meaningful data initiatives • Must be eligible to work in the UK or Ireland