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The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to provide actionable insights for business decision-making. They will also manage reporting, improve data quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to identify trends and operational risks.
Junior Data Analyst
Department: CSG - Operations Hub (Data / Intelligence / Support)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Remote - England and Wales
Description
DAC Beachcroft’s Claims Solutions Data Analytics team provides analytics products to both internal and external clients in a wide range of areas, including performance and operational analysis, market trends, predictive modelling and fraud detection. This is an area of rapid development, with the team leading the way in making the Claims Solutions Group a truly intelligence led organisation.
We are now recruiting for a Junior Data Analyst to join the team, where the successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of business, client and market data within the Claims Solutions Group.
This is a remote role, with some travel included when needed to our core offices which are Newport, Birmingham, Glasgow & Belfast.
We are now recruiting for a Junior Data Analyst to join the team, where the successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of business, client and market data within the Claims Solutions Group.
This is a remote role, with some travel included when needed to our core offices which are Newport, Birmingham, Glasgow & Belfast.
What you will do?
Role Purpose
The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights that support business decision-making. The role focuses on delivering accurate management information, identifying trends and risks, and improving data quality, reporting, and insight across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights that support business decision-making. The role focuses on delivering accurate management information, identifying trends and risks, and improving data quality, reporting, and insight across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Insight
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate data into clear, meaningful insights for operational teams and senior stakeholders.
- Produce regular and ad-hoc analysis to support business performance, strategy, and planning.
- Provide sector and competitor benchmarking.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure accurate data capture, monitoring, validation and reporting within the business, and to source relevant up-to-date market intelligence.
Reporting & Dashboards
- Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned to agreed definitions and KPIs.
- Continuously improve reporting efficiency through automation and improved data models.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.
- Present findings clearly to non-technical audiences, using visualisations and summaries.
- Support decision-making by explaining insights, assumptions, and limitations of the data.
Data Quality & Governance
- Monitor data quality and highlight issues, inconsistencies, or gaps.
- Work with data owners and system teams to improve data capture and integrity.
- Adhere to data governance, privacy, and security standards.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, reporting methods, and data flows.
- Contribute to the development of standard metrics, definitions, and best practice.
- Support wider analytics and transformation initiatives as required.
Who you are
Essential
- Proven experience in a Data Analyst or MI Analyst role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data modelling).
- Experience using BI tools such as Qlik , Power BI (or similar).
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience with SQL and/or Python for data analysis and automation.
- Understanding of data governance, data quality, and controls.
- Experience working in a regulated or professional services environment.
- Exposure to forecasting, trend analysis, or performance management.
- A strong understanding of legal sector or insurance industry business context, with the ability to apply this to the analysis.
Qualifications
- Degree preferable or equivalent experience in a numerate or analytical discipline such as Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics,
- Relevant professional or technical training (e.g. Power BI, SQL, data analytics certifications) is desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Curious and proactive, with a strong desire to understand the “story” behind the data.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders at different levels.
- Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
What's in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
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