BI Consultant – Investments

We are a decentralised data team responsible for end-to-end data management within the Investment Function. You will play a pivotal role in establishing a divisional analytics centre of excellence to enable a self-service analytics capability for the division, working on consultancy basis in departmental analytics projects and taking responsibility for modernising, managing and future development of centrally managed analytical solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive forwards the Division’s analytical capabilities through the use of automation, visualisation & data science tools & methodologies
• Build strong working relationships with senior managers, quants & analytics specialists to enable a self-service analytics capability within functional areas
• Enable the automation of existing divisional MI & own development of future analytical solutions
• Act as an SME/consultant on departmental analytics projects
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve data governance, automation and operational efficiency

What we are looking for:

• Experience of building end-to-end analytics/visualisation solutions using BI tools, including ability to extract, assemble & transform own data to produce visuals and leverage relevant query language ie DAX, VizQL etc when required.
• A practical knowledge of SQL is required, and familiarity with Python or R beneficial.
• A practical and deep understanding of data & information management principles and best practices, with an appreciation of data science methodologies & concepts.
• Exceptional analytical ability, data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence and persuade others.

Desirable:

• Understanding of investment theory across a broad range on instrument types – IMC qualified or part-qualified CFA
• Familiarity with Bloomberg terminal, Factset workstation, Aladdin, AWS analytics services, Snowflake & DV2 methodologies.

Special Requirements:

The role may occasionally involve travel to other SJP locations and those of our third-party providers within the UK.

Thank you for taking an interest in a career with St. James’s Place Wealth Management. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Flexible Working

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria, or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

We are open to discussing reduced hours, job share arrangements and flexible working so please ask the question and start a conversation!

Why work for us?

Our Rewards

In joining us we aim to give peace of mind for you and your loved one’s futures. In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefit package including:

• Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
• Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
• Share schemes that enable all employees to have a stake in SJP
• Best in class terms and conditions including flexible working and 6 months paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• 28 days holiday entitlement (with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Volunteering