Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Technology / Fintech and IT
Specialisim
Data / Database Analysis
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16254
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
10/10/2025
Closing date
07/11/2025
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working on behalf of a leading financial services firm to recruit a Data Analyst and Continuous Improvement Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
In this role, you will be responsible for collating and interpreting complex data, developing forecasting models, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills/Experience:
- Advanced skills in data visualisation tools, Tableau experience is desirable.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Strong statistical and forecasting expertise.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrable track record of driving measurable operational improvements through data insights.
- Excellent communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain reports and dashboards.
- Translate complex data sets into clear, compelling visualisations tailored for stakeholders.
- Build and refine models to forecast workload volumes and service demands, working align forecasts with resource allocation and staffing strategies.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, implement solutions, and evaluate their impact on service delivery.
- Foster a data-literate culture and support data analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16254
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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