Just Group plc

Junior Data Analyst

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Junior Data Analyst - Investment Strategy Location: London (Hybrid 50%)Contract: PermanentHours: 35 hoursPurposeWe are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Investment Strategy team, where you will play a key role in building and maintaining scalable data and analytics solutions in a modern cloud environment. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and investment analysis, supporting portfolio strategists/quants and actuaries with reliable, high-quality data and actionable insights.About JustWe help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.Key responsibilitiesMaintain and optimise existing databases and team data pipelines that support investment strategy modelling objectives.Design and build new, well-structured data tables and datasets to support quantitative research and modelling initiatives.Improve the efficiency and reliability of programmatic data flows across the team.Migrate legacy databases to cloud-native data lake architectures in fabric/Databricks.Boost team AI capability through data.Build out and improve analytics within team dashboards.Develop, maintain, and enhance data quality rules at source.Leverage AI-enabled tools and techniques to improve development efficiency.Ensure strong data governance, metadata management, and best practices.Build and maintain data relationships and integrations across the business.Collaborate with solution architects on future data and platform design.What we’re looking forStrong SQL and base level of Python skills, or experience in other query languagesExperience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or TableauExperience building and supporting data pipelines.Solid understanding of relational and non-relational database concepts.Familiarity or knowledge of modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or Snowflake.Understanding of AI and how its applied in data.Preferably from a strong numerical/analytical background.Knowledge of finance and insurance is also desirable.Graduate degree in a technical or analytical fieldPrevious experience in a finance or insurance business is desirableWhat’s in it for youA competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthdayPrivate medical cover and income protection, just in caseA generous and highly achievable bonus schemeOpportunities to progress your career in-role and within the companyFree access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aidersA variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portalPlus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved onesExplore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.

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