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Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Analyst with deep expertise in SQL and Power BI to drive enterprise-wide data initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, building scalable solutions, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

You’ll play a pivotal role in automating data processes, standardizing data across platforms, and delivering enterprise-grade analytics solutions that support strategic goals.

Location: Hybrid/Remote, United States

Salary Range: $80,000.00-$93,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Design and deploy Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver actionable insights to business leaders and operational teams.
• Implement row-level security, DAX measures, and performance tuning for large datasets.
• Lead efforts to standardize data definitions, formats, and governance across disparate systems and platforms.
• Build and optimize automated data pipelines to reduce manual effort and improve data reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
• Support enterprise initiatives by integrating data from a variety of platforms and business systems.
• Document workflows, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and transparency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL (complex joins, performance tuning, data modeling).
• Advanced experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data visualization best practices).
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture and integration strategies.
• Proven experience in automating data workflows and building scalable analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and master data concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure Data Services.
• Exposure to cloud-based data warehousing and big data technologies.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and enterprise project delivery.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of insurance, financial services, or regulated industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of Informatica is also a plus.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent