Data Analyst
Hybrid
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full Time
11-04-2025
Job Specifications
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Flexible – Offices in Swindon, Fareham, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and London
The opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing complex data sets, generating reports, and providing actionable insights that will drive business decisions. This role requires a strong understanding of data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and data visualisation tools.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.
What will you be doing?
Analyse data to inform problem statements and solution design, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity.
Perform analysis of the use of data across end to end business processes to understand end to end data impacts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business challenges and opportunities.
Identify data quality issues, investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Contributing to our data governance journey by implementing and adhering to our data management best practice.
Collaborate with team members to enhance our data ecosystem, data models and related analytical capabilities.
Provide support for testing and business readiness activities to ensure the seamless delivery of change.
What are we looking for?
As one of our Data Analysts, you'll be able to evidence end-to-end experience of the project lifecycle and be able to provide analysis across a range of projects or operational workstreams. This will include support for system testing and UAT.
You will demonstrate an understanding of how data can shape business decisions.
Experience in working with data at a detailed level, and understanding how data can be structured and utilised for reporting and analytics
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex datasets
Familiarity with databases and SQL.
Ideally you will have experience with one or more reporting platforms such as Qlik, Power BI etc
Attention to detail is a must, with a true commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
What will you get in return?
Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
About the Company
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. Our customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. ONE TEAM, ONE PURPOSE We are Zurich, on... Know more
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