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WiseLead Analyst - IC3 - Data Platform
Wise is seeking a Lead Analyst for its Data Platform within the Platform Engineering Tribe in London. This full-on-site role involves evaluating and improving data platforms…
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Wise is seeking a Lead Analyst for its Data Platform within the Platform Engineering Tribe in London. This full-on-site role involves evaluating and improving data platforms that span storage, movement, analytics, machine learning, and AI. The person in this position will determine how platform value is measured, guiding future development choices through data-backed recommendations. This is a hands-on position suited for analytical professionals who can independently develop datasets, construct models,…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Lead Analyst for its Data Platform within the Platform Engineering Tribe in London. This full-on-site role involves evaluating and improving data platforms that span storage, movement, analytics, machine learning, and AI. The person in this position will determine how platform value is measured, guiding future development choices through data-backed recommendations.
This is a hands-on position suited for analytical professionals who can independently develop datasets, construct models, and connect technical details to user needs. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to prioritize investments and evaluate outcomes. Wise operates with an international team focused on creating borderless financial services while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The role offers the chance to enhance the daily work of analysts, analytics engineers, and data scientists across the company by identifying tool requirements and areas for platform improvement. Candidates will work alongside engineering specialists with independence in their approach, backed by colleagues to assist when exploring unfamiliar areas.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to define questions, agree on success metrics, and prioritize investments
- Lead analytical projects from conception to actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain data models and pipelines for repeatable and reliable analysis
- Contribute analytical perspectives to product and engineering discussions
- Share technical knowledge and methods with engineers and fellow analysts
Requirements
- 6+ years of commercial experience in a product-led environment
- Proficiency in SQL
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, or Superset
- Experience with automation and building data pipelines using ETL tools like Airflow and DBT
- Skill in developing and managing data integrations utilizing REST APIs
- Critical thinking capabilities for handling open-ended questions and challenging assumptions
Core Skills
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What is the location and work setting for this role?
This full-time position is located in London and is on-site.
What experience is required for the Lead Analyst position?
Candidates must have six or more years of commercial experience working in a product-led environment, along with strong skills in SQL, data pipeline automation, and REST APIs.
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