The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join us on the exciting and rewarding path we are taking here at Castle Trust Bank. We pride ourselves in being a fintech challenger bank, providing specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a variety of customers.
Our Data & Analytics team is part of the Technology function of Castle Trust Bank and aims to provide data and insights to internal and external customers using the latest Microsoft tools. The team is in a key phase and has a strategic vision of becoming a centre of excellence within the organisation.
The team has replaced all the legacy data solutions, upgraded the technology, and put the core data foundations in place. However, there is still much more to do, and some exciting projects to work on, such as developing new reporting, optimising data solutions, and ensuring data quality and standards.
The role involves working with the Head of Data, the rest of the data team, and broader Technology team to deliver data and insights to support business change initiatives, as well as to educate super users on the use of data solutions. The role also offers the opportunity to become an acknowledged expert in the company's data, and to document and improve the model designs.
This role will benefit a hybrid working arrangement, to be based between our Basingstoke office (3 days) and working the rest of the week from home.
What we are looking for in you…
The role would suit a talented Business Intelligence Analyst who has some experience, but most importantly, has talent and potential. Experience in Financial Services or a modern data platform is desirable, but not essential. Experience in designing MI/BI solutions using Power BI is key in order to be successful in this role. You should have some expertise in best practices for Power BI model development, reporting, design and stakeholder collaboration to deliver data solutions. You will be proficient in partnering with business teams to support data-driven insights for business performance or regulatory reporting/requirements. It would be advantageous if you have some knowledge of MS Azure Modern Data Warehouse Architecture and Agile methodology, in addition to possessing knowledge and experience of writing SQL queries.
What is equally important is that you are highly numerate and analytical, with an ability to deliver high standards of work and pay meticulous attention to detail. Your problem-solving skills will be strong in addition to possessing excellent communication skills.
What’s in it for you…
As well as a competitive salary (guide salary to £45,000 dependent on skills and experience), we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering.
Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to TELUS Health EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable).
Caught your attention? If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work!
Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit.
We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact [email protected]
https://www.castletrust.co.uk/careers/who-we-are
Top Skills
What We Do
Traditional financial service providers are often burdened with costly overheads including expensive branch networks, inflexible technology and huge armies of people. At Castle Trust Bank, we keep our overheads to a minimum and we use savings proceeds to fund our lending solutions.
In the past, we offered investment products to our customers which proved very popular. As a bank, we now offer savings accounts, giving our customers the added benefit of FSCS protection for their deposits. Our history means that we have a strong understanding of what our customers need and have built our savings range with those customers and their needs front of mind.
In a complex world, we strive for openness and clarity. We place the highest importance on treating our customers fairly not just because it's the right thing to do but because we know that the trust of our customers is crucial to our future success.
We recognise that for many mortgage customers, traditional solutions don't cut the mustard. These customers can often have high quality assets but unconventional income and so find it difficult to borrow at reasonable rates and on sensible terms.
What experienced buy to let investors need is lending with imagination. They need a lender that recognises cash flow and net worth are not the same thing. They need a lender that is flexible in their approach and makes considered, logical decisions. Castle Trust Bank is that lender.
We also offer point of sale finance through our Omni Capital Retail Finance arm. Partnering with retailers nationwide, we support their business by offering finance plans to their customers. OmniPort technology gives retailers paperless credit approval which fits seamlessly with their sales processes and customers can use our dedicated customer portal to keep up to date with their loans
