Senior Data Analyst Business Partner

Discover a pivotal leadership opportunity as a Senior Data Analyst Business Partner at Barclays, based in our vibrant Glasgow office. This hybrid role places you at the forefront of data integrity and innovation, empowering you to shape how data drives business success within a leading financial institution.

This position offers a unique blend of strategic influence and hands-on impact. You will be instrumental in elevating data quality standards and spearheading the implementation of new data processes. A core aspect of your role will involve forging strong partnerships with business stakeholders, ensuring their needs are translated into effective data strategies and actionable insights. Furthermore, you'll have the rewarding responsibility of mentoring and coaching junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaborative excellence.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Strategic Leadership: Take ownership of data governance and operating models, influencing strategic direction and driving transformation across global teams.
• Impactful Collaboration: Work at the intersection of data expertise and business needs, directly contributing to key decision-making and the success of critical business units.
• Mentorship and Development: Grow your leadership skills by guiding and developing a talented team, sharing your deep expertise in data analysis and management.
• Financial Services Acumen: Gain invaluable experience in data management, risk, and controls within the complex and dynamic financial services sector.
• Process Improvement Focus: Opportunities to leverage and potentially certify in process improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, enhancing your value proposition.
• Innovation and Transformation: Be a driving force behind innovative data initiatives, re-engineering processes, and ensuring seamless data system integration.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

• Proven Data and Business Acumen: A strong foundation in end-to-end data analysis within complex architectures is essential.
• Operational Model Expertise: Demonstrated experience in re-engineering and owning data and process operating models is critical.
• Governance and Implementation Success: A track record of successfully implementing new governance or operating models in large-scale environments will be key.
• Risk and Controls Understanding: Senior-level experience in data management, risk, and controls, particularly within financial services, is highly valued.
• Business Area Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Risk, Finance, or Treasury business areas will be advantageous.
• Leadership Potential: The role requires individuals who can set strategy, drive requirements, and potentially manage teams, embodying Barclays' LEAD behaviours (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop). For individual contributors, deep subject matter expertise and the ability to guide technical direction are paramount.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact in data governance, risk management, and business transformation. By joining Barclays, you'll contribute to a culture that values integrity, excellence, and a forward-thinking mindset. Embrace the chance to shape the future of data at a leading global bank.