Lead Data Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

SQL Python R Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to join their team in Derby, UK. The role involves managing data, performance analytics, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operational strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of analytical experience, proficiency in SQL and Excel, and strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Create, develop and maintain client reports using languages such as SQL, Python and R - Develop internal MI suites and reports to enable Operational Team Leaders manage inbound & outbound workloads and measure performance driven KPI metrics - Manage stakeholders across the firm, prioritising firm-wide requests based on D&A workloads and resources through our service desk tool - Liaise with operational leaders, leading projects end to end to help improve Operational efficiency & performance - Lead and support a small team of Analysts

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

  • 5+ Years’ experience in a previous analytical role
  • Be proficient in SQL and Microsoft Excel
  • Have great interpersonal skills and be able to communicate your ideas to a wider audience
  • Be a good problem solver
  • Have strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
  • Help lead junior analysts and prioritise teams workload as well as your own, based on business and client needs

Desirable:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a numeric subject (Mathematics, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent
  • Experience working within credit risk/debt recovery industry
  • Working knowledge of Python and/or R
  • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
  • Experience with legal systems such as Liberate

Benefits

What we offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Life insurance
  • Great working environment at our Derby head offices
  • Car parking provided by the firm
  • Career development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
  • 1 week’s holiday carry over
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Staff card discount scheme for local shops
  • Social days and evenings on the firm
  • Staff discounts on legal services
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