Data Wrangler
6-MONTHS £400 PER DAY - INSIDE IR35 HYBRID - LONDON
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-driven Data Wrangler to support a major forensic data analytics project. You'll be working with a specialist team to ingest, clean, and compare massive datasets from multiple complex systems - some sources containing hundreds of millions of records. The ideal candidate will thrive in ambiguity, work independently, and apply a forensic lens to messy, unstructured operational data.
THE COMPANYYou'll be working with a globally recognised advisory firm, known for its work in forensic investigations, compliance, and financial disputes. This team operates in a highly confidential environment, supporting projects with national-level visibility. You'll be joining a collaborative, focused, and expert-led group engaged on a high-stakes piece of work.
THE ROLEYou'll play a hands-on role working with data received from external clients-often incomplete, inconsistent, or raw. Your job is to wrangle that data into usable form, run forensic-level comparisons, and support reporting back to clients. You'll work in a secure VDI environment and must be comfortable navigating complex and sensitive data.
Key responsibilities include:
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Ingesting and transforming large datasets (100M+ rows), from Oracle, SQL Server, and flat files (CSV, XML).
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Writing and reviewing SQL and Python (Pandas) scripts to clean and join data across multiple sources.
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Conducting forensic comparisons between data sources (e.g., matching millions of XML records to transactional logs).
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Supporting peer code reviews to ensure high quality and reduce rework.
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Working within a locked-down environment using tools like VS Code, SQL clients, and secure remote desktop environments.
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Collaborating with data consultants and forensic analysts to troubleshoot logic and ensure audit-quality outputs.
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Strong SQL (T-SQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL) - must be comfortable with complex joins and large volumes
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Python with Pandas - mandatory for data transformation and wrangling
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Experience working with large operational databases, text files, and legacy data sources
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Strong attention to detail and a forensic mindset - ability to spot inconsistencies, gaps, and unusual data behaviour
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Prior experience in a regulated, sensitive, or secure data environment is a big plus
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Previous work in or alongside large consultancy firms
Please register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link.
- Company
- Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- £350 - £400 per day
- Posted
- Company
- Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- £350 - £400 per day
- Posted