The Senior Data Analyst plays a critical role in delivering high-quality analytical insight that drives decisions across AJ Bell. The role blends advanced analytics, data modelling, and stakeholder engagement to deliver solutions that are accurate, scalable, and aligned to our strategic data ambitions. The jobholder will support cloud transformation, adoption of AI capabilities, and the development of best-in-class analytical practices.

What does the job involve?

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

Strategic & Cross-Business Impact

Support delivery of AJ Bell’s Data Strategy and development of a modern analytics capability.

Provide analytical leadership for transition from on‑premise to cloud solutions, including Snowflake.

Identify, champion and deliver improvements and innovations including AI adoption.

Analytics Delivery & Technical Excellence

Deliver high‑quality analytical outputs for senior data leadership.

Proactively deep dive and explore challenges to create recommendations

Conduct data design, modelling and exploration to support trusted reporting.

Perform data discovery to understand new and existing data sources.

Produce compelling visualisations and dashboards using Power BI.

Translate data insight into clear commercial recommendations

Governance, Quality & Risk

Peer‑review team outputs and code to maintain high standards.

Ensure departmental processes are followed and continuously improved.

Identify and embed controls for emerging analytics‑related risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong partnerships across the business to translate requirements into analytical solutions.

Provide guidance on data mapping, modelling and solution design.

Communicate complex ideas effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Leadership & Development

Mentor and upskill junior analysts.

Promote analytical best practice, documentation and knowledge‑sharing.

Competence, knowledge and skills

Significant experience in a modern analytics environment.

Demonstrable experience in hypothesis-led problem solving

Application of rigorous hypothesis thinking

Quantification of commercial impact to drive actionable insight & meaningful business outcomes.

Strong T‑SQL skills.

Experience with SSRS and SSIS.

Understanding of dimensional modelling techniques (e.g., Kimball).

Advanced proficiency in Python or another analytical language.

Cloud experience, ideally Snowflake.

Use of AI within analytics workflows.

Strong data storytelling and insight communication abilities.

Ability to scope, design and plan analytical projects.

High‑quality stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Ability to prioritise effectively and adapt to changing demands.

Self‑motivated and committed to continuous learning.

About AJ Bell

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.

Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays

7% Pension with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)

Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare

Free onsite gym

Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)

Travel and bike loan schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties

Learning and development opportunities tailored to you

Casual dress code

Friendly, supportive team environment