Business Intelligence Analyst

Job title: Data & Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: London (ideally)Department: IT / OperationsReporting to: Chief Operating OfficerThe OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced Data & Business Intelligence Analyst to join a growing and dynamic organisation within the insurance sector.

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to help shape the organisation’s data and BI capabilities. Working closely with the COO, business leaders and a third-party BI team, you will take ownership of data structures, reporting and analytics, helping turn complex business data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making.You’ll be equally comfortable getting into the detail of data schemas, SQL and reporting as you are working with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into practical BI solutions.What You’ll Be DoingYou will play a key role in developing and managing the organisation’s data and business intelligence capabilities, including:Understanding complex entity relationships within the insurance domain and translating them into effective, scalable data schemas.Managing the relationship with a third-party BI team to develop and maintain a robust data warehouse capable of supporting complex reporting requirements.Designing and developing intuitive reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.Working with teams across the business to define reporting requirements and ensure data is accurate, consistent and meaningful.Managing role-based reporting and developing appropriate data models for different user groups.Analysing complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.Presenting findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Developing and implementing processes that improve data management, reporting and decision-making.Conducting root cause analysis to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.Establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks to support data quality, integrity and security.Managing and optimising data sources, ETL processes and data warehousing solutions.Partnering with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide strategic, data-led recommendations.Conducting ad-hoc analysis to answer key business questions and support continuous improvement.Contributing to the organisation’s longer-term BI strategy and roadmap.What We’re Looking ForYou will have:5+ years’ experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analysis or a related role.Insurance industry experience, with a strong understanding of insurance terminology, data and business processes.Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets.Hands-on experience with data visualisation and BI tools, ideally Microsoft Power BI. Experience with Tableau, SSRS or similar platforms will also be valuable.Experience working with data warehouses, ETL processes and data modelling.A strong understanding of data governance, data quality and data management principles.Familiarity with cloud-based data and BI environments such as Azure or AWS.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, actionable insights.Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external technology partners.