Senior Data Analyst

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About IDP IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers, and our partners through trusted human relationships, digital technology, and customer research. An Australian‑listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries worldwide. Role Purpose We’re looking for a senior data analyst to lead the development and delivery of actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across our internal business teams and client‑facing products. This is a pivotal role in our analytics team, working closely with colleagues in London and Chennai. It’s ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys navigating complex data environments, and is motivated by solving real‑world challenges. Key Accountabilities Primary Deliverables
Own the design, build, and maintenance of Tableau dashboards for internal and client‑facing use Respond to business questions by navigating data sources and collaborating with stakeholders Lead analysis projects that answer strategic questions and uncover actionable insights Lead the development of SQL‑based data models to support reporting and insight generation Scope, brief, and sign off changes to upstream data pipelines in collaboration with developers Drive the adoption of ELT practices by creating reusable views and scheduled procedures via GitLab Ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability across all reporting assets Contribution to revenue‑driving products and insights (e.g., IQ Subscription, consultancy deliverables tied to EBIT)
Timely delivery and quality of internal and client‑facing reporting outputs Quality and clarity of data pipeline briefs and collaboration with the Dev Team
Secondary Deliverables
Work with data providers (e.g., JISC, HESES, IRCC, IPEDS, UCAS) to integrate and manage external datasets
Support vendor relationships for key analytics platforms and tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx) Contribute to improvements in reporting workflows, documentation, and team processes Collaborate on wider research and consultancy projects within the IQ Subscription offering
Required Experience Essential Requirements
Strong experience in a data analyst role, working with large datasets
Advanced SQL for data modelling and reporting Advanced Tableau (or equivalent BI tool) for dashboard development Experience working with cloud‑based data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift) Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitLab) Confident briefing and collaborating with data engineers on pipeline changes
Desirable Requirements
Experience with Alteryx or Python for data preparation and automation
Knowledge of higher education data sources (e.g., JISC, UCAS, IRCC, HESES, IPEDS) Exposure to ELT workflows and deployment processes Previous experience in a client‑facing or consultancy‑style analytics role Experience using Google Analytics (GA4) to interpret user behaviour and support marketing or product analysis
Key Relationships Internal
Associate Head of Data Analytics—UK Director of Intelligence & Analytics—UK Global IQ Team—UK, India, and Australia Development Team—Chennai CloudOps Team—Chennai IDP Data Teams—UK, India, and Australia Product Owners and Business Stakeholders—Worldwide
External
Clients across all key destination markets External relationships with vendors and data providers (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, JISC, UCAS, IRCC)
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom Salary: $60,000.00‑$70,000.00 (UK) Employment type: Full‑time | Seniority level: Mid‑Senior | Job function: Consulting | Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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