Entry Level Data Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

is looking for an **IT Analyst & Solutions Design** based out of **Milton Keynes.*** Working with project stakeholders, key business users and other third parties and architects involved to elicit and capture overall scope, approach, and business requirements.* Creating functional specifications linked to the chosen technical implementation according to best practise in the industry.* Adding value by challenging the business requirements i.e. what are the gaps in what is stated versus understanding of the overall objective and proposed operating model.* Championing a test-driven delivery strategy by ensuring that all requirements have clearly defined success criteria* Supporting any issue / dependency that is part of the project, ensuring senior management is aware of the issue and that is progressed, tracked, and escalated where necessary* Good understanding of Finance, Capital, and Regulatory Reporting.* Experience working collaboratively in a team as part of an agile, iterative development process.* Ability to closely work with the users and iteratively deliver solutions to meet business requirements.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for requirements gathering and writing: specifications, user stories and guides.* Experience in owning and supporting full lifecycle delivery, including analysis, design development, testing, UAT, implementation and production.* Practical experience carrying out complex data analysis using SQL, Excel & Word* Excellent analytical skills, with an applied in a practical problem-solving approach* Broad technical knowledge with familiarisation of big data, cloud technology.* Proven ability to manage projects and user testing.* Advanced knowledge of programming languages like scala, spark.* Experience of working in Financial Services.* A passion for enhancing your knowledge and evidence curiosity in emerging technologies.* £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits. \*Include salary where authorised* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.* Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: medical insurance, dental insurance, and health assessments* We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.* Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.* Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.* As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services* **Competitive rewards** that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.* **Wellbeing that goes beyond work** — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.* **Support for every life stage** — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.* **Time to give back** through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.* **Global growth opportunities** to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.