Principal Data Analyst

About Digital Futures

Digital Futures is an AI services and software company that specialises in accelerating AI transformation and enabling AI governance for enterprise and government.

The Role

This is a senior, client-facing role at the centre of a leading global bank’s analytics function. You will work alongside the Analytics Team Manager and senior stakeholders across the bank, translating business priorities into analytical and modelling projects, and translating complex data back into clear, commercial language that drives decisions. You will own a portfolio of strategic projects and reports and establish yourself as the recognised subject matter expert in your area.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical delivery

• - Steer and execute an array of analytical and modelling projects from concept to completion.
• - Use advanced analytical solutions to extract information from a variety of data sources, translating complex data into clear business language.
• - Manage the creation, maintenance and enhancement of a portfolio of strategic projects and reports.
• - Contribute innovative ideas for projects, demonstrating keen business acumen and commercial insight.
• - Uphold stringent standards of accuracy and governance to ensure the integrity and reliability of data-driven insights.

Stakeholders and expertise

• - Collaborate with the Analytics Team Manager and engage senior stakeholders across the bank to understand business priorities and analytical needs, helping to shape and strengthen business strategy.
• - Manage stakeholder relationships effectively and align expectations.
• - Establish yourself as the subject matter expert in your area of expertise.

Experience and Profile

• - Proficiency in programming and data languages and tools such as Python, SQL, BigQuery and SAS.
• - Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is advantageous.
• - Experience with data visualisation tools such as Qlik Sense and Looker is desirable.
• - Exceptional analytical reasoning skills, with the ability to distil complex data into actionable business insights.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• - Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively and to drive business decisions.
• - An understanding of Commercial Banking or financial services is desirable.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary. Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and development. This includes:

• - Group Life Assurance
• - Virtual GP and Online Physiotherapy
• - Confidential Helpline/Employee Assistance Programme
• - Wellbeing Studio & Digital Gym
• - Discounted shopping cards, e-vouchers & cashback offers
• - Percentage discounts & savings on brands online & in store
• - Statutory pension contribution - salary exchange scheme
• - 30 days annual leave, including UK Bank Holidays

Why Join Us

Digital Futures consultants deliver solutions across the full data and AI transformation lifecycle, from strategy, analytics and engineering through to adoption, governance and assurance. 

We’re focused on creating opportunity in the age of AI. Joining Digital Futures means joining an organisation making a real impact in delivering an AI-first future, at whatever stage of your career.