Senior MI Analyst - SAS

Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights that drive real change?

Join Nationwide’s MIS Analytics team as a Senior MI Analyst and play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage and deliver data across our Collections & Recoveries function. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute from day one, supporting a major new initiative that will significantly expand our data and reporting capabilities.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you'll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon or Northampton office. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What you’ll be doing

Nationwide is undergoing an exciting transformation in how we manage and deliver data. We're transitioning to SAS Viya and embracing the power of our new Lakehouse architecture on Databricks. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of modern data analytics in financial services

You'll be:

• Designing and leading the development of automated reporting and dashboards using SAS (Viya and Enterprise Guide) and Power BI
• Translating complex business needs into robust, scalable data-driven solutions
• Delivering high-quality, insight-driven analytics support both operational and strategic decision-making
• A subject matter expert on data sources, reporting logic, and performance metrics
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to shape and deliver impactful MI and BI solutions
• Contributing to our evolving data strategy as we adopt new technologies and platforms

About you

We are looking for an accomplished analyst who possesses the expertise and confidence to take ownership of high-impact projects immediately.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in SAS (Viya and/or Enterprise Guide) and Power BI
• Strong SQL skills and experience with ETL processes
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Deep understanding of relational databases and data modelling
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with strong prioritisation skills

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together.

They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel – We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight – We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better – We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done – We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these.

The extras you’ll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness.
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• 25 days holiday, pro rata

Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we’re owned by our members – those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don’t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you’re one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are Purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly Customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.