Careers at Sumerian

In a place that thrives on smart thinking and innovative ideas, there’s never a dull working day

Sumerian is a fast growing company that's changing the way today's IT leaders inform their decisions.

Our award winning analytics services are used by world leading organisations - high profile innovators with global reach, who use our insight to stay ahead of their competition. We provide the transparency and decision-making framework they need to optimise existing IT investments and maximise future opportunities.

With our headquarters based in Glasgow and Edinburgh and locations in London, Geneva and New York, we're always on the look out for smart, experienced and motivated people to join our team.

What we offer

We offer great scope for career and personal development opportunities in a dynamic and innovative environment. We are very proud of our culture, and invest time and effort in finding, motivating and developing skilled and talented employees.

Benefits awaiting you include:

35 days annual holiday entitlement, inclusive of 3 public holidays
Private healthcare for employee and family
Death in Service scheme
Generous Company Pension scheme
Childcare Vouchers scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay benefits
Individually tailored induction and personal development plans
Flexible approach, and highly attractive working environment

Graduate opportunities

We offer summer and work placement internship opportunities, as well as annual Graduate Analyst vacancies, commencing around September. Find out more about our Graduate opportunities here.

Current vacancies:

All new vacancies are also posted on our Sumerian Twitter feed.
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Senior Analyst

Purpose of the position

To provide clients with insight on their IT solutions by using Sumerian analysis methodologies and tools. The Senior Analyst is a key customer facing role to define and deliver analysis which provides tangible insight to our clients.

Main responsibilities

Ownership of key deliverables to clients
Write reports and present results to clients
QA analytical deliverables before delivery to clients
Provide support and mentoring to Graduate Analysts and Analysts
Participate in workshops with clients and the Account Management team to scope analysis, facilitate delivery and present results
Win trust of customer contacts, building excellent relationships
Keep informed of market trends and new technology
Interface with other areas of the business to meet objectives:

Account management and/or Client Delivery Manager to help scope, run and deliver analysis
Client Delivery Manager to improve efficiency, quality and value of analytical services
Back office to raise issues with data challenges

Scope/measurement of performance

Delivery of analysis to required timelines and quality standards
Peer reviews and customer feedback
Managing multiple commitments across clients
Ability to interface with other areas of the business and with customer contacts as appropriate
Meet team KPIs defined by Client Delivery Manager
Contribution to continuing process improvement

Qualifications/skills required

This is a critical role for Sumerian. The candidate must display values and performance acumens that are vital to our business success.

Must have:

University degree or equivalent
6+ years experience in Consultancy, Financial, IT or technology role
Proven track record in providing data driven analysis, whether it be financial, technical or process related
First class customer facing skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Track record of engaging from technical to senior management level

Data import and modelling experience
Self starter: ability to work on own initiative, but being able to turn to the appropriate employee when support is needed.
Fully flexible for frequent travel to client sites

Experience in some of the following areas is desirable:

Large Enterprise IT infrastructure
SQL and data warehousing
Working in a SME
Capacity and performance management
Financial Sector
Telecoms and network architecture
Alignment of business and IT
Statistical analysis

How to apply

To apply for a role at Sumerian, please e-mail a detailed CV and covering letter to recruitment@sumerian.com

We also welcome speculative applications; if you'd like to apply but don't see an exact fit with any of the vacancies above, please send through your CV and area of interest to recruitment@sumerian.com for consideration against future requirements.

Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Sumerian works with selected recruitment suppliers on a Preferred Supplier List, and outwith this only accepts direct applications from candidates. All other enquiries will not be considered.

Jobs at Aridhia

You may also be interested to review open vacancies with our sister company Aridhia, who specialise in Healthcare Informatics. To find out more visit Aridhia recruitment.

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