Financial Ombudsman
Coventry, Warwickshire
03/02/2026
Full time
Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Senior Data and Insight Analyst Join a team where Purpose drives everything we do, Ambition fuels our growth, Trust builds our foundation, and Respect shapes our culture. We're not just hiring we're inviting you to build the future with us. If you're curious, driven, and ready to leave your mark, this is your invitation to make your next move. Contract: permanent Working hours: 35 hours per week is full time. Where possible, we are open to considering part time/flexible working patterns. Please let us know in your application your desired working pattern. Salary: £47,000 - £54,500 depending on experience and location. Location : Open to London, Coventry, Manchester locations. Reporting to: Lead Analyst By joining our team, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds - hybrid working and the collaboration of a great office environment. Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office. As well as extensive opportunities for personal and career development.The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers.As part of a maturing diverse Analysis and Insight function, you will support the implementation and growth of a data led strategy within the Financial Ombudsman Service. As a Senior Data and Insight Analyst, you will be asked to lead on a number of key analytical work areas as part of a central analytical team with the primary aim of using your analytical and insight skills to support the organisation in making the best decisions from the best evidence. This is a key role within our Analysis and Insight function, which will help us to drive evidence-based decisions across the Financial Ombudsman Service and build our capacity and capability across a range of analytical tools and approaches. What You'll Do: Delivering against your personal objectives, and your contribution to our commitments. Driving evidence-based decisions through analysis and insight, both reactive from the needs of the Service and proactive from your own initiative and business knowledge. Maintaining excellent business knowledge, alongside an understanding of a range of analytical tools, methodologies and approaches - with a key focus on systems thinking and integrative solutioning. Ensuring your analysis - and the data it is based on - is quality assured, documented and fit-for-purpose, seeking feedback and opportunities for continuous improvement. Additionally, QA the analytical work of others in the wider team, when required. As required, leading on crosscutting analytical projects and supporting project work across the organisation where there are data analysis requirements. Making sure data is managed appropriately including access, quality and retention. Supporting, and mentoring other analysts in the delivery of their workstreams. Delivering a fair and efficient service, that reflects the diversity of our customers and our people. To be considered for this role, you'll need to show us that you've got the skills and capabilities. You'll have to meet the following minimum criteria: Minimum Criteria - A strong record of impact through analysis, ideally in a large organisation that prides itself on customer service. Experience of leading and delivering a portfolio of analytical work - through your own analytical and problem-solving skills and supporting the analysis of others. The ability to work with ambiguity, focusing on the big picture and eliciting the key issue from stakeholders or situations, so your - and others' analytical expertise drives evidence-based improvements. Knowledge (Math/Stats degree or aligned qualification preferred) and practical experience of a range of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, with expertise in several specific, technical areas (for example: SQL, Python and/ or R, mathematical modelling, sampling and statistical theory, systems thinking and operational research methods). Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - you can explain your ideas in a way the decision makers understand and can act on. Attention to detail coupled with a strong quality assurance focus, to ensure accurate solution delivery that meets the stated requirements. Why You'll Love Working with Us: We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: Flexibility : remote, hybrid, or in-office Wellbeing : Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support Growth : We invest in your future with courses, mentorship, promotions Culture : Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.We also offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Here's a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us: 25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days Generous pension Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others Gym membership discounts, and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London only Let's Make This Easy. Apply in a few minutes:Please upload a copy of your CV.Applications need to be submitted by Midnight on 30th Jan 2026 Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified, so please don't delay and apply now! A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted to the first stage of the assessment process. The Financial Ombudsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities. Please click on the link below to find out moreDon't miss out be part of the journey and take advantage of this opportunity. Join our community - This is a great opportunity to learn about the Financial Ombudsman and the work that we do. Be a part of our IT & Digital community Authenticity of applications We value authentic personal applications. If we determine that your CV or supporting statement was generated using AI tools, your application may be withdrawn from consideration. Good luck with your application. Who we are With fairness at the heart of everything we do, we embrace difference and treat everyone as equals. We're a diverse organisation, but something we all share is our values. They're central to the way we work - and work together. We're an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sorts out disputes between financial businesses and their customers. We do this by making decisions that are fair - and feel fair to both sides. The Financial Ombudsman Service is an equal opportunities employer. 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. We're committed to being a great place to work - attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best