Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Senior Decision Intelligence Analyst

Our client, a national banking organisation, is seeking a sharp, commercially minded Lead Data Engineer to join their Strategic Advisory team. This is a high-impact role where you'll provide independent counsel to senior stakeholders, shape strategic direction, and drive business-critical decisions across the bank.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advise Group Executives on strategic challenges and opportunities
• Develop financial models to support recommendations and transactions
• Lead market research and peer benchmarking to inform strategy
• Manage deal structuring, negotiations, and post-transaction integration
• Collaborate across teams to identify growth and optimisation initiatives
• Maintain and build client relationships to uncover new opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in data analysis, with excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Expertise in data-driven storage solutions and handling large, complex datasets.
• Good understanding of classical statistics, with the ability to apply statistical inference and established methods effectively.
• Strong experience in strategy development, financial analysis, and stakeholder management
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence senior decision-makers
• Familiarity with market trends, digital transformation, and risk frameworks

Locations: London, Northampton, Manchester or Glasgow

Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office

This is a change to join a prestigious financial organisation with excellent career progression opportunities. Please apply with your CV in the first instance.