Job description
Data Analyst (4766)
What do we offer you?
We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our brand new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.
We offer a competitive rewards package including:
- A generous colleague bonus of up to 12%
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
- 26 days holiday, plus holiday purchase scheme
- Development opportunities
- Volunteering days
Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be — now and in the future.
About the role
We are currently looking to recruit a Data Analyst to join our data analysis team currently working on the exciting new transformation programme to replace our core banking solution as well as a range of mortgage related data projects.
The role will act as an intermediary between the business community and the technical community working with IT project teams and business clients to collect, clarify, and translate business requirements into technical documentation and conceptual design from which applications and solutions are developed. You will support the design process for inhouse and externally built systems including integration to existing and future technology landscapes.
You will use current knowledge of data and technology to recommend improvements to data use within existing systems and processes, performing ongoing monitoring and proposing refinement of data solutions in conjunction with current Society use whilst maintaining the data integrity of solutions and adherence to governance requirements and data and architectural principles.
What will you bring to the role?
An experienced Data Analyst with a focus on technical solution design
- Intermediate SQL skills
- Advanced knowledge of relational databases and prior experience of data mapping activities.
- Experience of working on large complex projects across multiple teams/functions.
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and third parties.
- Financial/banking sector experience desirable but not essential.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around community, people and society. We're embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation and have ambitious plans, which are guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022. This is the highest rating and recognises our ‘world-class' levels of engagement.
Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.
- Branch/Department:Technology, Mortgages & Core (Change)
- Location:Head Office - Sovereign Street (Leeds)
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Salary:£39,661/Negotiable
- Vacancy Working Pattern:Hybrid working model
- Hours per week:35
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"The thing I enjoy most about my role is the people that I deal with. I lead a team of finance business partners, which means we work collaboratively across the organisation. I enjoy working with a very diverse range of people" - Fraser
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"We've got a great mix of new and existing colleagues at the society - I think it's really amazing the way people are working collaboratively to successfully to create new initiatives" - Celia
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"I guess the main thing I enjoy is the flexibility that we have. We move constantly from one challenge to the next. The business is scaling very very quickly and brings a lot of interesting opportunities. I think that's what I'm really enjoying about it, no day feels the same" - Mark
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"I have used my two volunteering days to support parkrun and Samaritans which has been rewarding and great fun"" – Syed