Business Intelligence Analyst
What is in it for you?
• Be part of a team which supports the SRA’s strategy and informs operational decision making.
• Work alongside SRA departments to develop and maintain analytical products
• A varied workload
• Opportunity for professional development
The role
The Business Intelligence (BI) team takes the lead in extracting complex regulatory data and operational performance data. The team produce high quality analytical products that inform decision making and drive the performance of the SRA’s functions.
As a BI Analyst, you will be solving reporting problems by extracting, analysing and interpreting data from a variety of sources. You will produce reports, summaries and briefing notes. You will present statistical analysis to a range of audiences. Your findings and considerations will guide regulatory policy and operational decision making. You will also be comfortable advising stakeholders and providing specialist technical advice on data management and BI reports.
You will have a high level of IT skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with an understanding of VBA. You will be confident analysing and manipulating large data sets and have a good understanding of data management packages. You will also have experience querying relational databases and writing structured query language (SQL).
What we are looking for
• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience of working in an analytical role and managing large datasets.
• Experience of coding in structured query language in particular T-SQL.
• Experience of a range of statistical and analytical methodologies and the use of data management packages (SSRS, SSMS and Business Objects).
• Ability to produce data analysis, reports and provide advice on technical data
• Track record of working collaboratively to implement long term technical projects
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills.
• Pro-active and able to make own decisions.
Salary: £19,743 pro rata
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.
Essential
Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent work experience.
Experience of working in an analytical role and managing large datasets
Experience of coding in structured query language in particular T-SQL.
Experience of a range of statistical and analytical methodologies and the use of data management packages (such as SSRS, SSMS and/or Business Objects).
Ability to produce data analysis, reports and provide advice on technical data.
Track record of working collaboratively to implement long term technical projects. • Track record of working collaboratively to implement long term technical projects.
High level of IT skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with an understanding of VBA, along with Microsoft Office, Internet and other electronic data sources.
Excellent analytical & problem solving skills.
Pro-active and able to make own decisions.
Desirable
Knowledge of the SRA’s function and the role of business intelligence.
Knowledge of relevant data legislation including Freedom of Information and the Data Protection Act.
Strong team player
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.