Senior Data Analyst - Glasgow

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Glasgow.

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to translate data from their data sourcing team into actionable insights across risk, control, procurement, and regulatory processes, ensuring alignment across global teams. The ideal candidate will work closely with the data sourcing team to interpret complex data sets and deliver actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret data outputs from the Data Sourcing team
• Apply insights to strengthen Controls, Risk, Procurement, and Regulatory processes
• Map data to control libraries and risk indicators, ensuring clear lineage and traceability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data-driven alignment with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and regulatory expectations

Requirements

• Strong experience in data interpretation within a risk or control environment
• Working knowledge of Procurement, TPRM, and regulatory frameworks
• Comfortable working with large and potentially unstructured data sets
• Experience in control library mapping, data lineage, and key risk indicators
• VP-level experience, ideally in Operational Risk, Compliance, or Procurement Risk
• Ability to operate effectively across teams and geographies

   

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.