Analytics Manager, Abrdn

• Extensive experience of working with data and data analytics tools (i.e. Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Dataflows, Fabric), techniques (i.e. data mining, modelling and visualisation) and languages (i.e. Azure, SQL, Python, R)
• Proven ability to demonstrate problem solving capabilities, derive insight from raw data and deliver insightful, value adding reporting and analysis
• Ability to see connections in data, analysis, systems and processes to support delivery of insight to stakeholders and project value
• Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders on data analytics techniques and outcomes in an understandable way
• Ability to adapt and deliver in a fast-moving commercial environment
• Educated to degree level, with relevant experience or professional qualifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in any environment

Desirable

• We have an excellent opportunity for an Analytic's Manager to join our Audit Team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and can be based in Edinburgh or London
• Develop data analytics solutions for IA projects to increase access to insight, objectivity of reviews and process efficiency across Aberdeen PLC's core vectors (Investments, Adviser & ii) and central functions (Finance, HR, IT, Transformation, etc.)
• Drive adoption of data analytics methodology and use cases within IA’s annual project plan and ad hoc projects by identifying and exploring opportunities to introduce data analytics techniques
• Engage with Lead Auditors, Audit Teams and the Business (BU) business stakeholders through audit scoping and planning stages to build clear and useful data analytics use cases, prep work and testing plans
• Regularly communicate with Lead Auditors, Audit Teams ahead of and throughout audits to ensure that data acquisition, prep work and testing is conducted within appropriate timescales
• Partner with Lead Auditors, Audit Teams in interpreting and influencing the outcomes of testing, ensuring audit findings are carefully formulated to mitigate risk and add value
• Develop and nurture data and analytics networks across Aberdeen PLC
• Document and communicate technical data analytics testing and findings to IA and Business stakeholders in clear, understandable language
• Deliver data analytics elements of audits that complement the IA Audit Methodology
• Continually seek opportunities for individual and team development in data analytics methodology, approach, techniques and tools
• Own and proactively advance self-learning activity through professional and personal development
• Build and demonstrably share knowledge in tools and techniques in data, analytics and audit

• End Date: November 24, 2025