Data Analyst

Hiscox

Data Analyst shaping Azure, Databricks, SQL, and Power BI insights for Hiscox’s European specialist insurance business. Translating requirements into data models, dashboards, and technical solutions.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeLisbon • 🇵🇹 PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, data modelling, and business intelligence, with a strong focus on Power BI for reporting and visualization. Capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions while ensuring data quality and alignment with business expectations.

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Power BI Dashboard DevelopmentSQL Data Querying and ManipulationData Modelling TechniquesBusiness Intelligence ConceptsFunctional Analysis in Insurance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData MappingData Quality ValidationDAXData Visualisation Best PracticesData ModellingStar SchemaAd Hoc ReportingAnalytical Platform MonitoringBusiness Requirements Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingAdaptabilityIndependenceTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BIDatabricks

Industry Keywords

Business IntelligenceData and AnalyticsInsurance IndustryTechnical Requirements Translation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse and document business requirements to support reporting and analytical needs
Perform data analysis and discovery across multiple sources to validate data quality, identify gaps, and support decision-making
Extract and prepare data for ad hoc business requests
Monitor analytical platform outputs for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business expectations
Support data modelling and mapping activities, ensuring business rules are correctly defined and implemented
Analyse data from various systems to support mapping processes feeding the European Data Platform
Work with data engineers and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to continuous improvement of data processes, standards, and platform evolution
Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
Build and manage Power BI data models, relationships, and calculations
Apply data visualisation best practices to create clear, impactful dashboards
Stay current with Power BI features and industry trends to improve reporting capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good understanding of data mapping and business intelligence concepts
Knowledge of data modelling techniques, including star schema
Experience using SQL to query and manipulate data
Hands-on experience with Power BI, including report creation, data modelling, and DAX
Experience with Databricks or exposure to Databricks-based data and analytics environments advantageous
Ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
At least three years of experience in Business Intelligence or Data and Analytics roles
Experience in functional analysis, ideally within the insurance industry
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
Fluent English, both spoken and written
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Ability to communicate ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Skilled at translating business needs into practical technical solutions
Strong relationship-building skills with end users
Comfort working in environments with ambiguity and change
Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits supporting mental and physical wellbeing
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Inclusion and collaboration-focused company culture