Data Analyst

Job description

Do you want to gain an insight into the world of analytics – learning new skills or improving your current skills?

Are you a technically proficient individual, who can combine an analytical mind with business knowledge?

If yes, then read on ….

Purpose of the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the SME Business Intelligence Team based in Perth.

Forming part of the wider Commercial Technical Underwriting department, the department provides a shared Business Information service offering reporting, insight and analysis on all aspects Financial, Operational and Governance.

You will be supported to develop your potential through the setting of stretching objectives and a variety of tasks while giving the freedom tackle problems. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key to strengthening the team in our open-plan environment.

The team provides a one-stop shop for anyone passionate about growing their knowledge of Commercial Insurance (CI), how it operates and what information it needs to operate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• You will provide support for Commercial Insurance performance monitoring ensuring accuracy and consistency of reporting
• Produce reports and generate insights of CI risk exposure through analysis of trends
• Provide a Product/Channel/Class view of CI accounts providing informed advice on our future profit
• Develop and visualise reports for supporting the trading activities of the Commercial Insurance teams, providing training on how to use the reports
• Facilitate analysis of data from different sources using data mining (or knowledge discovery) to summarise it into actionable information, to deepen partner understanding of data and identify potential trends, statistical significance
• Demonstrate “added customer value” through consistent delivery of priority requirements supporting a rapidly evolving and MI hungry set of clients, in an environment with challenging deadlines and multiple sources of data

Skills & Experience required

• Have ideally gained a degree in Business Analytics / Statistics / Mathematics / Accounting / Computer Science or equivalent
• Possess excellent knowledge of Excel
• In our role attention to detail is paramount, as is a creative mind
• Your outstanding numerical skills and problem solving abilities will help you summarise information and enable forecasting
• Have experience of SAS, SQL, MS Office and QlikSense
• Ability to deliver presentations / findings to a group of partners in a concise manner
• Experience of insurance or the financial industry is an asset

What will you get for this role?

• A competitive salary up to £30,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications

• Generous defined contribution pension scheme
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family. (Some exclusions apply)
• Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

Additional Information

One of Aviva's core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we like to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities.

Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Connor McCormack in the Resourcing team on +44 121 234 7638 or Connor.McCormack@Aviva.com