London, Edinburgh, Manchester, or Leeds - Hybrid

Dufrain delivers Data Engineering, Cloud, Data Strategy & Management as well as BI & Analytics services to a range of large enterprise clients in data-rich industries. We have a particular focus on Financial Services but we continue to diversify across other verticals. We offer a leading data solutions proposition, helping our clients with ‘hands-on’ delivery of long-term data programmes to enable them to gain valuable insights and make better informed decisions.

Dufrain has delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 40% over the past two years and continue to build and strengthen our capability. In July 2022, Phoenix Equity Partners, invested in Dufrain and this allows the company to drive our next phase of growth. This growth will see us expand our operations and client services. As the UK’s leading independent data solutions provider, Dufrain is well-placed to capitalise on global demand for data services.

We live by the vision of enjoying our work and putting this into our interactions in and out of the office by following our motto #getbusyliving.

Our culture

Here at Dufrain we are dedicated to developing and nurturing our people. We always provide employees with exciting challenges and rewards. Our culture of sharing and learning from one another helps us create a great environment. Life at Dufrain involves socializing whether that is at our regional social events, team events or our various clubs that you can join. Our Tech Communities are designed to deliver forward-thinking solutions and will help you expand your knowledge and networks. And not to forget to mention our Social Communities, LGBTQ+ (Prism) and Empower (woman in Data) Open and honest feedback is important to us and that is why we do our annual employee surveys. We have an excellent Glassdoor score, please have a look and see!

The Role

The Technical Business Analyst will be responsible for analysing and interpreting complex data sets and providing insights to inform business decisions. They will also perform traditional business analyst tasks, such as gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements.
• Analyse and interpret complex data sets to identify trends and provide insights.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including requirements, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Facilitate workshops to gather input from stakeholders and ensure alignment on project goals and requirements.
• Create and maintain data models and perform data mapping to support data integration efforts.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, and provide updates on risks and issues.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst
• Experience working in a data consultancy or similar environment i.e. external client facing
• Strong analytical skills, with experience working with large, complex data sets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels & technical competence
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex business problems
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and experience working on Agile projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with data modelling and data mapping
• Knowledge of data integration techniques and tools
• Familiarity with data management, data governance and compliance regulations
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS or Azure

About You

• You will share our passionate about data and possess skills and expertise in the following areas:

• A high level of drive with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Experience of providing insightful solutions

• The ability to participate effectively in meetings with stakeholders.

• A team player who supports, encourages and shares knowledge with others.

• A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision.

• A track record of accurate output and responsibility for elements of project delivery.

• The ability to work as part of an integrated team or on an individual basis.

• Awareness of industry standards, regulations, and developments.

What we offer you

We have a working culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent, while providing exciting opportunities and challenges to generate positive change for our clients.

You can expect guaranteed investment to your personal development. We have structed learning paths on several platforms including Udemy and not to mention the in-house knowledge that is shared by all of our consultants, our lunch and learn sessions are regular fixtures in the calendar.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual Performance related bonus

• Hybrid home/onsite/office working – Edinburgh, Manchester & London

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)

• Birthday day off – celebrate with an extra holiday.

• Career progress programme - guaranteed learning and development investment and your own career coach

• Life insurance

• Private medical health insurance

• Contributory pension

• Health and wellbeing group

• And many more.

If you’re passionate about data, and you’re looking to join a leading data and analytics company based in the UK, you could find your dream role at Dufrain.

Apply to join us in our quest to get busy living and make a difference.