Data Analyst Apprentice - City of London, United Kingdom - QA Ltd

QA Ltd
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City of London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Employer description:


The Financial Reporting Council (FRC)'s mission is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and holding to account those responsible for delivering them.

The FRC is the UK Competent Authority foraudit.


The FRC also sets the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work.

It monitors and takes action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operates independent enforcement arrangementsfor accountants and actuaries.


The Economics, Strategy and Analytics Team provides market intelligence, data analysis, economic advice, and research to support the development and delivery of the FRC's strategy.

We help teams estimate the costs and benefits of new regulatory initiativesand provide economic and analytical input which informs all aspects of the FRC's work.

We also lead on the FRC's research strategy, and commission and manage research projects.


Overview:

This is a full-time role, which will include release for training and assessment.

The role is based in the FRC's Central London Office.

The post holder can also work flexibly to support the team's activities and will provide cover within the FRC as necessary.


Please upload your CV and a cover letter, as this is a necessary requirement.

Responsibilities:


  • Collecting, compiling, and presenting data from different sources to, for example, identify trends, or to inform and support the effectiveness of strategy delivery relating to the regulation of accountancy, audit, and actuarial work
  • Ad hoc analyses to inform project work and the development of new delivery strategies
  • Using viable, costeffective data solutions and data sources, including assessing the effectiveness of existing sources and seeking new providers where necessary
  • Engagement with teams across the FRC to maximise the effectiveness of data, effective commissioning of analyses, and understanding how data can best support them
  • Providing a service that meets the data requirements of internal stakeholders
  • Scoping/managing/undertaking data projects as required
  • Ensuring that data are managed safely, securely, to the required standards and policies, and to best advantage in supporting the work of the FRC

What we are looking for:


Essential skills:


  • Analytical approach to work
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, internal and external stakeholders

Desirable skills:


  • Has a computer science related qualification and/or experience
  • Knowledge of SQL, relational databases and PowerBI

Also:


  • Have a valid passport/birth certificate/residence permit AND NI number, AND
  • Have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date, AND
  • Not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time

Entry requirements:


Standard entry:


  • Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/Alevels/BTEC, etc)
  • OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)

Plus:


  • 5 GCSE's, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
  • Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)

Salary:

£23,634 per annum.


Rewards and benefits:


  • The FRC offers competitive remuneration packages with generous benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 30 days annual leave, plus ability to buy extra leave
  • The FRC has a strong work/ life balance ethos

In order to apply:

Please provide a CV and a cover letter.


Important Information:


QA's apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education.


To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.


In order to apply:

**Please upload your CV and a cover letter, as this is a necessary requirement.
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