Power BI Analyst

London - One Creechurch Place

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Helping you do more

DUAL is a different kind of MGA and has been since day one in 1998. We’ve built our business on the idea that when industry expertise, intelligent underwriting and an entrepreneurial mindset come together, insurance can help our partners thrive. Today that philosophy is as relevant as ever. Our intermediary and carrier partners around the world rely on our underwriting teams to take initiative, lean into the challenges of an increasingly complex world, and respond to our clients’ emerging needs.

A career that grows with you

DUAL is a place where you can bring your whole self to work – a people-first company that helps you be the best you can be.

 

Role overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within the MI and Analytics Team and closely alongside our Underwriting/Operations Teams to play a critical role in our evolving eco-system.

This role will support our business through comprehensive requirements analysis; detailed and accurate preparation of varying data; identification, analysis and interpretation of patterns in complex datasets and creation of compelling, creative and informative visualisation that supports decision-making and will the business and their carriers and partners.

The ideal candidate will have a computing and/or data science-related background, be driven and looking for the next step in their career, wanting to build on their foundational experience in data analytics to become a true practitioner. You will be confident in working with a variety of data sources as well as being able to adapt for technical and non-technical audiences.

As a growing, dynamic, and fast-paced company this role will suit someone who is looking to make an impact, and develop and shape a data analytics proposition. This is a great opportunity to build a diverse set of skills in an environment at the cutting-edge of our industry, with exposure to different business areas, senior management, and clients.

Data Analysts are required to possess a range of finely-tuned data skills (data querying, data manipulation, data verification and visualisation), superb attention to detail as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

We are committed to nurturing talent; to this end success in this role could lead to a transition into a range of other technical data or consulting-focused roles within the businesses or wider group.

Role responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of reports in Power BI
  • Providing user-friendly reports and dashboards and continuously improve them
  • Proactively collaborate within the team and business stakeholders
  • Error analysis and testing of data consistency and data quality, as well as corresponding documentation
  • Contact person for user support (Operation requests)

Key requirements

  • Previous success in a data-driven role with proven ability in using Excel and/or business intelligence to at least an intermediate level
  • Good Power BI knowledge and the Power BI Stack
  • Strong SQL skills (data extraction and enrichment using advanced functions)
  • Solid foundational understanding of relational databases
  • Data quality and data exceptions handling
  • Familiarity using Salesforce, specifically Industries and Financial Force is a plus though not essential
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills and a demonstrable ability to plan & work on multiple projects with differing timescales
  • Able to articulate complex ideas, debate them and agree them as part of a team

Key skills

  • Analytically minded with ability to think critically and adapt one’s own approach
  • Passionate for delivering work at a high standard, with a demonstrable attention to detail
  • Honest and supportive relationship building to develop trust with stakeholders
  • Dedicated and diligent with a proven track record of taking ownership of work
  • A strong desire to progress and proactive approach to learning
  • Highly resourceful individual who is able to work independently in a fast paced environment
DUAL is where ambitious people thrive

There’s an independent spirit and an entrepreneurial feel that run throughout the business. You’ll have greater freedom to use your talents to help clients and colleagues do more. We believe that’s fundamental to realising our vision to be the world’s best underwriting business.

Working here is rewarding

As well as job satisfaction and a stimulating culture, working at DUAL comes with all the benefits you’d expect from a global business – and some you wouldn’t.

— Family-first policies that support you through all of life’s milestones

— Health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance and more

— Critical illness and life insurance cover to give you extra financial security

— A choice of rewards for every five years of service, including shares

— Volunteer leave so you can make a difference outside of work too

Reasonable adjustments

At DUAL, we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to make sure our positions align with our people’s needs. For example, we can always make adjustments to your office set-up – your software, hardware, desk and so on. We may also be able to offer flexible hours or hybrid working depending on your role and location. If you're excited about this position but have doubts as to how ‘workable’ it is for you, please send us your application. If your profile fits the criteria, we’ll be happy to chat about any reasonable accommodations you may need.

The power to change our world

As a business, DUAL is about taking action. It’s fundamental to our entrepreneurial spirit, and it doesn’t just apply during office hours. It relates to the communities we move in and the world we live in. That’s why we constantly strive to be a force for good.

Permanent

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Tags: Business Intelligence Consulting Data Analytics Data quality Excel Power BI RDBMS Salesforce Security SQL Testing

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Health care Medical leave Team events

Region: Europe
Country: United Kingdom

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