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Business Analyst - MS Fabric Implementation Contract | 3-6 Months | Outside IR35 | £500 per day | Berkshire (2-3 days onsite) I am currently working with a client based in Berkshire who is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a Microsoft Fabric implementation project. This is an exciting opportunity to join a key data transformation programme, working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, map business processes, and help ensure the successful delivery of a modern data platform. Key Requirements: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst Previous involvement in data-focused projects Experience supporting data platform, BI, data warehouse, or analytics implementations Ability to gather and document business and technical requirements Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills Experience working within Agile delivery environments Exposure to Microsoft Fabric would be highly desirable Contract Details: 3-6 month initial contract Outside IR35 £500 per day Berkshire-based, with 2-3 days per week onsite Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job title: Data Analyst Location: London - Hybrid Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension Clearance: SC Cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Analyst to support a major programme based in London. The successful candidate will work with complex datasets to support analysis, reporting and data-driven decision-making. The role requires strong SQL capability alongside practical experience working with POLE data. Key Responsibilities * Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and actionable insights. * Write, optimise and maintain complex SQL queries. * Work with POLEv2 data structures and associated data models. * Support data mapping, transformation and validation activities. * Extract, cleanse and manipulate data from multiple sources. * Investigate data quality issues and support remediation activities. * Produce accurate analysis and reporting to support programme and business requirements. * Work closely with technical teams, data engineers, architects and business stakeholders. * Translate business requirements into clear analytical outputs. * Validate datasets and ensure data is complete, consistent and reliable. * Support the development and maintenance of reporting and analytical solutions. * Document data definitions, mappings, processes and analytical outputs. * Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality, reporting and analytical processes. Essential Skills & Experience Candidates should have strong commercial experience in: * SQL - strong hands-on experience writing and analysing complex queries. * POLEv2 - practical experience working with POLEv2 data, data structures or data mapping. * Data analysis and interpretation. * Data cleansing, validation and quality assurance. * Working with large and complex datasets. * Data mapping and transformation. * Identifying and resolving data-quality issues. * Producing clear analytical outputs and reports. * Translating business requirements into data and reporting requirements. * Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills. * Working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: * Data modelling. * ETL or data transformation processes. * Reporting and visualisation tools. * Cloud-based data platforms. * Python or other analytical programming languages. * Working within large-scale enterprise or public-sector programmes. * Experience handling sensitive or security-classified data environments. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Analyst with VBA programming and PL/SQL Our Client a financial institution with offices in Canary Wharf London – are looking to recruit a Data Analyst with VBA and PL/SQL development experience. You must have at least 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Financial sector. Excellent ability to profile data and come to substantive conclusions in response to business questions Ability to communicate conclusions through writing clear documentation or through verbal communication to both business and IT users Attention to detail and ability to grasp underlying complexities in data Strong VBA and SQL skills with respect to data profiling and data discovery as well as high proficiency in MS Excel Must have development and definitional knowledge of VBA and PL/SQL and ETL (the fundamental concepts, rather than actual scripting or development, although experience developing is a plus) Exposure to BREs and data mapping exercises Experience in functional and data testing Grasp of data modelling concepts and ability to create data flow diagrams Knowledge of financial markets, ratings and financial data (significant exposure is a plus, but not required) Strong team player with a focus on quality, attention to detail with excellent communication and Written skills. This is a 3 to 6 month assignment in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

Data Analyst with Big Data – Canary Wharf Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst for the Data Products team is driving innovations in the Financial Services Sector using Big Data. The Client has a high-calibre, focused and a mission-driven team. The models we build and the analysis that we derive from financial data matters to crucial cutting-edge business decisions made across the global financial services firms every day and provides insight into real world problems. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of income and expense transactions, financial classifications, and long term financial management within the UK market. You will participate in customer and partner calls to review requirements and client needs. You will quickly gain an understanding how local income and expense calculations, and financial management best practices can be leveraged to deliver financial wellness tools in the UK market. This role will allow you to partner analytics teams to review and enhance data categorization for key income and expense transactions, develop a specification for both rules based and machine learning driven enhancements to categorization by defining transaction types. You will also interact closely with the Financial Product team to provide requirements to localize the financial management tools for the UK market. You will perform regular and ongoing analysis on consumer transactions to identify methods for improved categorization, testing and certifying enhancements, and validating performance metrics. You will also work with the Financial Wellness Product team to adapt their products for the UK market. This requires you to develop a deep understanding of the UK financial management space in order to develop an ongoing UK roadmap with the rest of the Financial product team. Must have a Bachelor's Degree coupled with 2 – 4 years of experience in software-oriented Product Management, preferably in financial services. Experience in financial modelling and possessing knowledge of the financial services and transactions. Experience/Interest in analysing data and a high attention to detail especially in regards to data cleansing You possess superb written & oral communication skills. You have analytical skills with a background in financial analysis and carefully seek to understand underlying business needs, both on a market level as well as from individual client/prospects. You are adaptable and can work successfully in a technical environment as a non-technical leader. The ideal candidate is inquisitive and highly detail oriented. You are focused on execution and are able to make definitive decisions in uncertain environments with limited data. This is a 3 month contract assignment initially. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Business Data Analyst with Actimize – Canary Wharf Docklands London We are currently seeking an experienced contracting Data Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Professional Analysis team based in central London. You will primarily gather, understand and document detailed business requirements using appropriate tools and techniques and manipulate, analyze and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer's business. Data analysis, management and Integration experience Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Actimize AML products to meet clients' business requirements Identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation and cleansing Liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content Create data dashboards, graphs and visualizations Mine and analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to management using a reporting tool Develop and document data processes including data cleansing and matching ETL design You must have at least 1 to 2 years experience of working with Actimize software. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related subject Candidates must have proven and significant experience as a Data Analyst Strong PL/SQL skills Database development (SQL Server, Oracle) Data migration knowledge & experience Development and test of ETL Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) with large data sets. Using Enterprise level tools including MS SSIS, Informatica etc Procedural language such as C# or Python Master data management routines using Oracle SQL & PL/SQL This is a 6 month contract assignment in Canary Wharf Docklands London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with an hourly rate and availability.

Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Summary of skills required: Power Automate Power BI Python PowerShell SQL Server SSIS SSRS Essentially the Client is looking to recruit a candidate who can assist in IT Network Engineering and Data Engineering projects. Role Description The Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering will work in a full-time, hybrid capacity based in London, with some flexibility to work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and maintaining data workflows using SQL Server and SSIS, developing data models, and performing advanced data analysis to support business decision-making. The role involves building and optimizing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple systems, and ensuring data quality, integrity, and security. The Senior Data Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions, prepare clear reports and dashboards, and explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Network engineering responsibilities include monitoring network performance, supporting data connectivity and security, and working closely with IT teams to resolve data-related and network issues. Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. The Client would ideally like you to have experience of Network Engineering in addition to the Data Engineering skills. Must have at least 7 to 10 years solid Data Engineering experience and ideally 1 to 2 years Networking Engineering and Support experience. Ideally have the following skills LAN/WAN Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using Manage Engine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch's digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch's compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management · Maintain and develop SSIS packages · Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business · Develop data visualization for business · Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse · Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors · Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports · Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities · Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance · Support the department's operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders. · Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department's remit. · Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department's reports · To adhere and follow all applicable Bank/Group policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties · To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate. · Escalate any data issues to the business promptly and without delays. · Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorization is given and follows GDPR / department's SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualization tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgment in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 7 to 10 years' relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications · Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics to interpret complex datasets and support business decisions. · Experience with statistics and data modeling to design robust analytical approaches and predictive models. · Effective communication skills to present insights clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Hands-on expertise with SQL Server, SSIS, and relational databases, including writing complex queries and building ETL processes. · Practical experience in network engineering, including network monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure data transmission. · Proficiency with reporting and visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to create dashboards and analytical reports. · Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a hybrid work environment. · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. · Experience in a senior or lead analyst role, mentoring others and contributing to best practices, is highly beneficial. This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects based in Central London. The salary for this position is in the range £70K- £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.