Graduate Data & Insights Analyst in Cardiff

Are you curious about data and excited by the idea of turning numbers into real business decisions? Ready to kick‑start your career in analytics with a role that genuinely invests in your development? We have three graduate opportunities for individuals who want to build a long‑term career in data, analytics, and commercial decision‑making. As a Graduate Data & Insights Analyst, you’ll play a key role in helping the business make smarter, data‑driven decisions. You’ll learn how to transform complex data into clear insights, spot emerging trends, and tell compelling data stories that influence real outcomes.

From day one, you’ll be supported to gain hands‑on experience with industry‑leading tools such as SAS Viya and Tableau, while working closely with experienced analysts and stakeholders across the business. Here at Aldermore, your growth matters. We will champion your development through a structured and targeted programme.

What will your day look like?

• Learn how to extract, clean and analyse data to uncover trends and insights
• Create clear, engaging dashboards and reports using SAS, Tableau and other BI tools
• Work with colleagues across the business to understand reporting needs and deliver meaningful MI
• Present insights in a simple, compelling way to support decision‑making
• Help maintain data quality and support data models and reporting processes
• Get involved in ad‑hoc analysis, small projects and data requests
• Stay curious and up to date with new tools, techniques and best practices in analytics

What do we expect from you?

This role is ideal for graduates who are eager to learn and passionate about data. You don’t need prior industry experience, just the right mindset and motivation. You’ll bring:

• A degree in a quantitative or analytical subject (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science), graduating 2024, 2025 or 2026
• A genuine interest in data, problem‑solving and business analytics
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• A basic understanding of data or programming concepts (such as SQL, Python, R - academic or self‑taught)

Desirable, but not essential:

• Exposure to SAS, Tableau or other BI tools (through university projects, online learning or self‑study)
• Experience working with datasets via coursework, research projects, internships or part‑time roles

Training and development will be provided, and no prior industry experience is required.

What can you expect from us?

• Hybrid working policy – 2 days onsite in our central Cardiff office, 3 days working from home
• Structured and targeted development programme to support your career
• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers
• A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a great range of core benefits including: annual bonus, up to 10% employer contribution pension, private medical with BUPA and 38 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Recruitment process:

• Advert closing date – Monday 30th March
• Initial call with recruiter – 30 minutes
• SHL online assessment – 25 minutes
• In‑person assessment – 08:45-13:00 on Friday 24th April * please only apply if able to attend this date
• Start date: September 2026

Still curious? Join us and we’ll make the same promises to you as a colleague, as we do to each of our customers. We’re committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Please note: we have a thorough screening and referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.