Data Solution Analyst

Data Solutions Analyst

Location: Hybrid, Head Office

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week 09.00 17.00, Monday Friday

The West Brom Building Society have a new opportunity available for a Systems Analyst within our Data Solutions Analyst team reporting into the Data Solutions Analyst Manager. This is a key role within the team, acting as an intermediary between the business, business analysts, and the development team. You will translate business and data requirements into Functional Specifications, Data Catalogues, Data Dictionaries and Test Plans. These documents will be used to troubleshoot incidents, and implement change to applications, and the Data Warehouse.

The successful candidate will require strong analytical skills to deconstruct complex data models and reporting systems. Experience in providing data-based evidence to support organisational decision making is also essential. You will have skills in SQL (ideally Oracle PL/SQL) and MS Excel and have had exposure to data analysis and reporting tools e.g. Business Objects, SPSS.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyse existing business systems to understand their functionalities and processes.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of data structures and models within existing systems.
• Identify data dependencies, relationships, and constraints.
• Develop and maintain data models representing the structure, flow, and mapping of data within the organisation.
• Create detailed documentation of system functionalities, data models, and SQL queries.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation reflecting any changes to systems or data structures.
• Collaborate with Test Manager and Business SMEs to develop and execute test plans related to data and system functionalities.
• Conduct testing and validation of data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues, collaborating with relevant teams as needed.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve data accuracy, integrity, and efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven end-to-end software development life cycle experience
• Process analysis, data mapping and data analytical skills using SQL and Excel;
• Creating and documenting Business Use Cases, System Requirement Specifications, User Stories, Test Cases
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and convey business concepts to technical teams.
• Proficiency in both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and ensuring clear communication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications.
• Must be highly self-motivated, professional attitude and pro-active.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and drives positive change.
• Team player with experience in delivering to deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, efficiently and in a timely manner.

What's in it for you?

We wholeheartedly believe that our people are our greatest asset, thats why in addition to your salary you will be rewarded with a wide range of other benefits:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + 8 bank holidays, (pro rata)
• Pension scheme where we will augment your contribution by 0.6% (Up to 10.6%)
• Social club membership dozens of discounts available for a wide variety of family days out and events
• Performance related pay scheme
• Corporate health plan with the option to include family members
• Discounted travel cards
• Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary

When we say our people are the West Broms biggest asset that doesnt mean just viewing them as employees. We also recognise they have a life outside work, one that has responsibilities and rewards which the Society respects and supports in ways that aim to bring the best out of them. We operate flexible/hybrid working at our Head Office, our Recruitment team will be happy to share further details of this with you if you are interested in applying for a role.

Why choose the West Brom?

At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Broms biggest asset that doesnt mean just viewing them as employees. We are proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work.

The West Brom are a Disability Leader employer and encourage disabled applicants and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We will consider requests to make adjustments to our recruitment process and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Should you require assistance please do not hesitate to email.

Check out our careers page to find out more about our culture, values and benefits. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, then you will find a home at the West Brom.

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*Please note We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible*

Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. the West Brom is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.