Data Analytics Pensions - Team Lead

Guildford / Hybrid / Full Time / Permanent

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.

Our Pensions Advisory business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Data Analytics - Team Lead to join our vibrant Guildford office with hybrid working. This is a new and dynamic role and the ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a proven delivery track record using effective Agile practices, and a strong technical background in data analytics.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Role

• Technical Design and Implementation:Lead the technical design and implementation of data analytics solutions in line with the Product Roadmap.
• Efficiency:Maximise efficiency and productivity by implementing effective processes and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, provide regular updates, and gather feedback.
• Quality:Foster a culture of quality within the team, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Governance:Implement and oversee governance policies to ensure compliance and maintain data integrity.
• Security:Ensure the security of data and analytics solutions, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Team Development and Well-being:Foster a positive team environment, focusing on the development and well-being of team members.

Your profile

• 3 Years’ leading small to medium sized teams of data engineers. analysts / data scientists and data reporting specialists.
• Experience of Data engineering and wrangling using Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL.
• Building, optimising, deploying, and managing machine learning models using AzureML.
• Complex relational database query writing, performance tuning, and optimisation using Azure SQL.
• Data modelling and visualisation of static reports, dynamic / interactive reports and dashboards using PowerBI or Tableau.

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with view to long-term quality and value delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in analytics tools and technologies, e.g. Python, SQL, Azure.
• Stakeholder engagement and expectation management.
• Value-centric delivery of analytics products using Agile methodologies.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships to maximise collaboration throughout the wider business.
• Data security and governance policy implementation.

What we offer:

Find out more about Life at XPS

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.