Lead Business Data Analyst

Lead Business Data Analyst – Pensions / Sonata Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Macclesfield Contract: 6 months Day Rate: Up to £500 per day Start: Immediate We are looking for an experienced Lead Business Data Analyst to support a major data and transformation programme within the pensions sector .The successful candidate will take ownership of data analysis activities, including data mapping and data modelling, while also providing leadership and direction to a wider team of Business Data Analysts . This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical data analysis skills, combined with in-depth knowledge of pensions and the Sonata platfor m. Key Responsibilit • iesLead data analysis activities across a complex pensions transformation progra • mmeProduce detailed source-to-target data mappi • ngsDefine and maintain logical and physical data mod • elsAnalyse complex datasets using • SQLIdentify data quality issues, gaps and transformation requireme • ntsWork closely with business, technical and customer stakehold • ersTranslate business requirements into clear data requirements and specificati • onsLead and coordinate Business Data Analyst resour • cesSupport data migration, validation and reconciliation activit • iesProvide guidance on data standards, governance and best pract ice Essential Experi • enceStrong experience as a Lead Business Data Analyst or Senior Data Business Ana • lystExtensive experience within pensions, life assurance or financial serv • icesHands-on experience with the Sonata plat • formAdvanced SQL sk • illsStrong experience producing data mappings and data mo • delsExperience supporting large-scale data migration or transformation progra • mmesProven experience leading or mentoring Business Data Anal • ystsExcellent stakeholder management and communication sk ills Desirable Exper • ienceExperience working with legacy pensions administration plat • formsKnowledge of data governance, data quality and reconciliation proc • essesPrevious experience delivering within complex enterprise transformation environ ments