Data Analyst

Data Analyst (Banking) | Contract Location: Remote with occasional travel to Milton Keynes Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial 10-month contract We're looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 10-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded analyst who enjoys turning complex data into actionable insights that influence business decisions. Working within a collaborative data team, you'll be responsible for delivering analysis and reporting that supports customer-focused initiatives, helping identify target customer segments and providing insights that drive business performance. Key Responsibilities • Analyse large and complex datasets to deliver clear, actionable business insights. • Build reports and dashboards that support strategic and operational decision-making. • Identify customer segments and opportunities through data analysis. • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical outputs. • Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy and reporting. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical processes and ways of working. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Data Analyst delivering high-quality analysis and business insight. • Strong SQL skills for querying and analysing large datasets. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Experience producing reports and presenting findings to business stakeholders. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail. Desirable Experience • Experience working within financial services or banking environments. • Experience analysing customer data, customer segmentation or targeted marketing initiatives. • Experience using modern AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude or similar LLM-based assistants to improve day-to-day analytical workflows and productivity. We're looking for someone who actively uses AI to work smarter rather than someone who builds AI solutions. Experience with modern cloud data platforms, including: • Power BI • Snowflake • AWS (Athena) • Experience supporting or working through the migration from legacy data platforms to modern cloud-based technology stacks.