Data Analyst 2

Job TitleAnalyze data and activities to provide relevant and up to date information to support decision-making and the effective working of client. At the higher levels this role will also design and implement procedures and policies within their area of work to improve the working of clientKey AccountabilitiesProactively research, produce, monitor and analyze cost, policy or other information to enable analysis of key themes and trends.Manage the day to day relationship with relevant internal parties or employees in order to understand their requirements, deliver appropriate, customized solutions and advice, and build cross-functional working in line with client policies and processes.Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in order to share best practice, provide technical advice and build bases of influence.Manage the day to day relationship with contract or external service providers, including negotiation, interpretation and application of established contractual agreements and/or service level agreements to ensure adherence to standards and best outcomes for clientAssist and coordinate work on projects by contributing to developing project standards and processes to improve project delivery within the relevant function.Keep up to date with market/regulatory developments within own profession/discipline in order to ensure the optimization of best practice for clientDevelop and maintain analytical systems, models and procedures in order to support design solutions and enhance time/consistency/safety/efficiency and operability. Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek ways to do things better in order to drive greater efficiencies within assigned area.Additional AccountabilitiesA Bachelor's degree in a related area and up to 7 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.An advanced degree/credits is preferred.Experience of managing a team.Expert within their field.Extensive and significant knowledge of one field of work or broad technical depth in multiple, related fields sufficient to lead programs or projects.Knowledge of relevant industry practice and legislation. Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.