Associate Analyst

Skip to main content Associate Analyst hackajob London, England, United Kingdom Associate Analyst hackajob London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago 69 applicants See who hackajob has hired for this role Report this job hackajob is collaborating with Sainsbury's DTD to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.At Sainsbury’s, data sits at the heart of how we operate, innovate and serve our customers. Our Data & Analytics team is building a technically advanced, commercially focused and impactful capability, powering our Next Level Strategy and helping to create a Sainsbury’s powered by industry leading AI algorithms. We use data, technology and advanced analytics to drive better decisions across the business, from forecasting and optimisation to experimentation, personalisation and machine learning. With one of the richest retail datasets I n the UK and a portfolio spanning Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and Nectar, the opportunity to innovate is huge. Here, you’ll tackle complex challenges at scale, create measurable impact and grow quickly alongside brilliant colleagues. People who thrive with us combine business understanding, technical expertise and curiosity, with a natural instinct for problem-solving. Join us and help shape the future of retail through data and AI.Job Title: Associate AnalystLocation: London Store Support Centre & HomeBusiness Area: Data & Analytics – Customer & LoyaltyJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Associate Analyst to join our Customer & Loyalty Analytics team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving impact through analytics, deriving insightful findings, and contributing to potential recommendations. This role requires a foundational understanding of coding languages, data visualisation, and analytical methodologies.This role sits within the Nectar Partnerships Analytics team which focuses on delivering customer and marketing analytics and reporting for our Nectar coalition partnerships. You’ll help our partners understand their customers, their interactions with Nectar, and the purchases they make.What We Are Looking ForAnalytical Thinking - Identify relevant metrics, analyse trends, and provide contextual insights to support business decisions.Data Visualisation & Communication - Present findings using appropriate visualisations and confidently explain insights to stakeholders.Project Ownership & Prioritisation - Manage analytical requests independently, assess scope, and balance ad-hoc demands with existing commitments.Technical Proficiency - Apply foundational coding skills, understanding of relational databases, and perform quality checks on standardised code.Methodological Knowledge – Have experience or ability to explain common analytical methodologies with accuracy and clarity.Operational Awareness & Governance - Recognise data limitations, investigate anomalies, and adhere to data protection and security policies.What We Would Like You To HaveAn innovative mind and a passion for solving problems.A university degree (2:1 or higher) with a numerate background is preferable but not mandatory.Basic knowledge of how to write and develop code (ideally SQL), interest in other tools such as Python.Knowledge of BI tools (e.g. Tableau) would be advantageous.Previous analytical experience showing application of insight to address business questions. Strong communication skills, a confident curiosity to explore and understand analytical problems,...