Summary: The Data Analyst role at Vanguard in Manchester involves producing and communicating complex reports to support business objectives, investigating performance issues, and contributing to system design and development. The position requires training users in reporting tools and creating data visualizations. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office each week. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, particularly within financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce routine and ad hoc reports of moderate to high complexity to support business objectives.
- Communicate report findings to stakeholders as required.
- Investigate queries for performance issues and implements improvements where necessary; contribute to system design and development and prepares user documentation.
- Identify opportunities to standardise, scale or automate recurring reporting requests; recommend enhancements to reports and existing processes, interpret business requirements, assess impacts, plan changes and document procedures.
- Train users in reporting tools and create data visualisations to present results.
- Contribute to special projects and carries out other duties as assigned.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in data analysis or reporting, preferably within financial services or complaints handling.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient in Power BI.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and management.
- Demonstrable experience maintaining data quality and optimising systems, with a track record of process improvement and automation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Data Analyst
Location: Manchester
Contract: 12 months
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office (Tuesday to Thursday)
Who We Are
Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.
What You'll Do
- Produce routine and ad hoc reports of moderate to high complexity to support business objectives.
- Communicate report findings to stakeholders as required.
- Investigate queries for performance issues and implements improvements where necessary; contribute to system design and development and prepares user documentation.
- Identify opportunities to standardise, scale or automate recurring reporting requests; recommend enhancements to reports and existing processes, interpret business requirements, assess impacts, plan changes and document procedures.
- Train users in reporting tools and create data visualisations to present results.
- Contribute to special projects and carries out other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Proven experience in data analysis or reporting, preferably within financial services or complaints handling.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient in Power BI.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and management.
- Demonstrable experience maintaining data quality and optimising systems, with a track record of process improvement and automation.
What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.