Senior Data Analyst

Company Description

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our esteemed team at Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM). This pivotal role is integral to maintaining and advancing our Finance data strategy, ensuring that data is efficiently sourced, processed, and maintained to meet the evolving needs of our Finance department and its stakeholders.

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with the Finance Data Architect on critical projects focused on data strategy and governance. You will manage data processes and automation, provide expert advice, and implement data solutions to enhance our technology stack. Engaging in data discussions with internal stakeholders will also be a crucial part of your responsibilities.

If you are passionate about contributing to high-visibility data projects and directing the way in data analysis within commercial finance, we would be delighted to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Developing strong working relationships with stakeholders across other LGIM functions to efficiently source data required by the Finance department with minimal manual intervention
• Collaborating with Senior Finance Managers and Business Stakeholders to understand data requirements, prioritize enhancements, and ensure effective and controlled implementation of changes
• Providing technical support to finance teams to enable accurate and consistent data extraction and reporting from core systems, minimizing manual data entry
• Ensuring data structures are consistent and optimized across various systems and databases used within the Finance function
• Designing, analysing, and maintaining processes and procedures to document data structures clearly and concisely

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

• A graduate in Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field is desirable
• Experience in a development project within a Finance function
• Proficiency in data programming and visualization tools such as SQL, VBA, and Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver under pressure and provide informed responses in short timeframes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Sybase ASE, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and Not Only SQL databases (e.g., InterSystems Cache)
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT Tools (e.g., Wherescape, Alteryx, Birst, Streamsets, Informatica PowerCenter) and BI/Reporting Tools (e.g., Birst, Tableau, BusinessObjects)
• Knowledge of general programming (e.g., Python, R, Java, C#) and Big Data Platforms (e.g., Cloudera Data Hub)

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday 
• Competitive family leave 
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice 
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.