Business Data Analyst (Oracle) £700-750 per day inside IR35 London based, hybrid 6 month initial contract, likely extension Our Business/Data Analysis Team help to define and implement business/information system solutions. Their role is to help the business to determine and agree its requirements and support the Development through to a successful outcome. Duties and Responsibilities Specify business requirements for new and existing software applications Conduct end-to-end analysis of the current As-Is system’s data structures, sources, and purposes within the database environment (Oracle etc). Support the Delivery Team through the Software Development Lifecycle to a successful outcome Adherence to Business/Data Analysis standards and targets Identify fragmented or inconsistent data repositories and propose To-Be data models and architectures. Work closely with Business Stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, and Database Engineers to define data governance strategies and standardization. Identify and mitigate Key Person Dependency by creating documentation and knowledge-sharing processes, reducing reliance on a limited set of database developers. Manage small Project deliverables - Planning, co-ordinating monitoring and reporting Providing written progress updates to the Business Analysis Team Leader/Project manager on a weekly basis Collaborate with offshore and external data analysis resources, ensuring scalability and adaptability for changing project demands. Qualifications, Skills and Experience In-depth understanding of the software development process and overall project life cycle (Essential) Able to understand business user requirements (Essential) Excellent business acumen and client facing skills (Essential) 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in large-scale transformation projects A conceptual thinker who can present complex ideas and topics to a wide audience (both technical and non-technical) (Essential) Good analytical skills, able to contribute to major business change (Essential) Self assured, dynamic, open to ideas, able to influence others (Essential) Able to work to tight timescales, be commercially aware, and have the ability to work well within a team structure (Essential) Ability to quickly react to situations whilst maintaining a high quality of work (Essential) Self starter with a “can do, will do” attitude (Essential) Knowledge of banking systems and products (Essential) Other Essential Skills SQL on SQL Server and Oracle Excel (Advanced) Data Modelling Data Management & Quality Improvement Preferred Skills Familiarity with big data technologies Hands-on experience with Python or R for data analysis Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPS, etc) Strong understanding of E2E data lifecycle management and governance principles Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to every candidate. We appreciate your understanding.