Data Analyst in Cardiff

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities.

Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement. We’re a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions, aiming to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys.

Join our Retail Annuities team as a Data Analyst and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful data that drives decision‑making across Pricing and Underwriting, Sales and Distribution, and Customer Services. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills will help shape strategies and improve outcomes for our customers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering high‑quality management information that supports effective business decisions
• Ensuring consistency in reported data and improving processes in line with our data strategy
• Identifying and prioritising business data requirements to enhance reporting and insights
• Collaborating with stakeholders to respond to ad‑hoc information requests efficiently
• Building strong relationships across teams and providing guidance on data best practices
• Adhering to governance standards and maintaining accurate documentation and user guides
• Supporting fair customer outcomes by ensuring accuracy in all customer‑related data
• Driving continuous improvement in data processes and reporting capabilities

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with large datasets and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manipulate and transform data to create reliable datasets
• Skilled in producing management information using analytical tools
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and macros
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau (desirable)
• Knowledge of database technologies like Snowflake and SQL (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and deliver impact

Benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Discounts for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Redesigned workspaces that promote connection and collaboration

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time, term‑time and job shares.