Looker BI Analyst – SaaS | Hybrid London | £55k–£65k + bonus + benefits We're looking for a talented Insight & BI Analyst to join our team, working across Finance and FP&A to build impactful dashboards in Looker, write robust SQL, and deliver clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholders. You’ll be comfortable solving problems independently, have a sharp eye for detail, and ideally bring experience from a SaaS business or a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Key Requirements: <ul><li>Strong Looker and SQL experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management</li><li>Commercial mindset with exposure to Finance/FP&A</li><li>Previous SaaS or tech sector experience preferred</li><li>UK-based & able to work 2 days/week from our London office</li></ul> No sponsorship available – applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Looker BI Analyst

Contract Developer – Defence Sector (3-Month Initial Contract, Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week on-site in Hertfordshire, Bristol, or Greater Manchester Duration: Initial 3 months (potential extensions) Engagement: Inside IR35 Clearance: Must have active UK SC Clearance About the Opportunity: We’re working with a major technology services provider to support a leading UK defence organisation as they build out an internal application development capability. The team focuses on delivering rapid, fit-for-purpose applications—often completed in under 40 days—to meet evolving business needs. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced developers who thrive in light-touch agile environments, enjoy autonomy, and can take ownership of small, end-to-end software projects. What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Develop and deliver small-scale applications and tools (ranging from spreadsheet-based solutions to fully fledged web apps).</li><li>Work with business stakeholders to design, build, document, and hand over applications within tight timeframes.</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative, fast-moving delivery culture, focused on outcomes and quality.</li><li>Apply your technical expertise to help shape best practices for rapid application delivery.</li></ul>Technical Skills (mix of the following is ideal)<ul><li>.NET / C#</li><li>Angular</li><li>Python</li><li>Power BI (for data visualisation and dashboards)</li><li>Java (occasional use)</li><li>Familiarity with tools and frameworks that enable rapid prototyping and iterative development</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience delivering small-scale or rapid development projects end-to-end.</li><li>Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively within a cross-functional team.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills.</li><li>Must hold (or be eligible for) UK SC Clearance.</li><li>Flexibility to be on-site 1–2 days per week as required.</li></ul>Why This Role<ul><li>Work with cutting-edge defence technology and make an impact in a highly respected environment.</li><li>Join a flexible, agile, and fast-paced team delivering tangible outcomes.</li><li>Potential for ongoing engagement beyond the initial term.</li></ul>Interested? If you’re an adaptable developer with a passion for delivering smart, practical software solutions quickly and effectively, we’d love to hear from you.

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Credit Risk Analyst, Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonus Location: London (hybrid) Industry: Financial Services / Insurance Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Credit Risk Analyst with a strong background in SQL and data visualisation? We’re working with a leading financial services organisation looking to strengthen their credit risk analytics team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical analysis with regulatory insight to drive smarter, compliant risk decisions. What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Developing, analysing and maintaining credit risk models and portfolio reporting.</li><li>Using SQL to extract and manipulate large datasets from multiple sources.</li><li>Building dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to present insights to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with risk appetite monitoring, capital adequacy, and credit exposure analysis.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as IFRS9, PRA, Basel, or Solvency II.</li><li>Collaborating with stakeholders across risk, finance, and data teams to enhance risk insight and governance.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in Credit Risk Analysis, ideally within a bank or insurance environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of SQL (other coding languages such as Python or SAS a plus).</li><li>Experience creating data visualisations to communicate complex findings clearly.</li><li>Solid understanding of risk regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.</li></ul>Please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Credit Risk Analyst

Lead Information Security AnalystWe’re partnering with a leading digital business that takes cyber risk seriously. Their InfoSec team is award-winning, collaborative, and one of the most gender-diverse in the industry. They’re looking for a Lead Information Security Analyst to strengthen their security governance, risk, and compliance functions — ensuring customer data and company systems remain secure while leading a small, capable team of analysts. What you’ll be doing: • Leading and supporting all aspects of security governance activities – from policy and exception management to risk and vendor assessments • Managing compliance and audit activities (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, NYDFS, etc.) and working closely with tech, legal, and audit teams • Overseeing major projects to ensure security is baked in from inception to implementation • Coaching and developing a team of Information Security Analysts, fostering a proactive and high-performing culture • Acting as a hands-on leader who can balance strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement What you’ll bring: • Strong background in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) within cybersecurity • Practical experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS • Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures • Confident in managing audits, vendor assessments, and compliance remediation • Leadership skills that balance mentorship, accountability, and collaboration • Someone who thrives in both independent and global team environments This is an opportunity to shape the security posture of a well-respected digital brand while leading a high-impact team.

Lead Information Security Analyst

​With over 15 years of experience working for Xcede, Paul is currently our Senior Principal Consultant in Analytics across the UK and Europe. Leveraging his diverse range of talent acquisition experience, Paul has helped a range of organisations to expand their technology teams. Paul consults on a wide range of analytics-focused roles across all levels, from Customer Insights, Marketing Analysis, Database Marketing and Campaign Management, to Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Forecasting and beyond. Specialists with proven experience in SQL, Python, and R can contact Paul to discuss the latest Analytics roles. 

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Insight & BI Analyst – SaaS | Hybrid London | £55k–£65k We're looking for a talented Insight & BI Analyst to join our team, working across Finance and FP&A to build impactful dashboards in Looker, write robust SQL, and deliver clear, actionable insight to senior stakeholders. You’ll be comfortable solving problems independently, have a sharp eye for detail, and ideally bring experience from a SaaS business or a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Key Requirements: <ul><li>Strong SQL and Looker experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management</li><li>Commercial mindset with exposure to Finance/FP&A</li><li>Previous SaaS or tech sector experience preferred</li><li>UK-based & able to work 2 days/week from our London office</li></ul> No sponsorship available – applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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