Nottingham Building Society
Portfolio Analyst
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Portfolio Analyst
Portfolio Analyst – Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours)
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)
About the Role
At Nottingham Building Society, we foster an inclusive hiring culture and believe every individual has unique strengths to contribute.
We are seeking a data-driven Portfolio Analyst to join our Portfolio Management Office and support the Senior Manager. This role is pivotal in delivering clear, insight-led decision-making across our change portfolio, combining demand management, portfolio reporting, benefits tracking, and PMO analysis into one modern, efficient position.
The role focuses on reducing manual reporting, improving transparency, streamlined workflows, and data-backed decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will:
- Maintain accurate portfolio data and generate actionable insights.
- Build and refine automated dashboards in JIRA to enhance efficiency.
- Provide governance forums with meaningful, data-led recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
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Portfolio Data & Insight:
- Keep portfolio data accurate and up-to-date.
- Produce clear management information and analyse trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support senior stakeholder decision-making with evidence-based insights.
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Automation & Dashboards:
- Design and enhance automated JIRA dashboards for seamless data capture.
- Reduce reliance on manual reporting while ensuring data consistency.
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Demand & Planning:
- Assist with demand intake and improve portfolio pipeline visibility.
- Support capacity and prioritisation, optimising portfolio flow.
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Benefits & Value Tracking:
- Capture, track, and report on benefits from inception to realisation.
- Maintain clear forecast vs. delivered value views.
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Governance & Assurance:
- Support governance through high-quality data and analysis.
- Conduct portfolio health checks and uphold reporting standards.
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Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
- Partner with delivery, finance, and technology teams to promote transparency.
- Drive ongoing process improvements across the PMO.
About You
To excel in this role, we’re looking for:
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Data & Analytical Expertise:
- Strong ability to analyse complex data sets, ensures accuracy, consistency, and impactful insights.
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Tools & Portfolio Knowledge:
- Hands-on experience with JIRA and a solid understanding of portfolio, programme, and project management.
- Knowledge of governance and benefits tracking methodologies.
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Insight & Communication:
- Ability to clearly present complex information tailored for different audiences (e.g., stakeholders, teams).
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Organisation & Delivery:
- Methodical approach to managing multiple priorities, data sources, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Portfolio & PMO Experience:
- Proven experience supporting complex change portfolios.
- History of delivering insights for senior stakeholders and improving processes through automation and standardisation.
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Mindset & Behaviours:
- Curious, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
- Confidence to challenge data assumptions, navigate ambiguity, and build strong cross-team relationships.
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Reward & Benefits
We offer a competitive, values-driven workload:
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Competitive Package:
- Benchmarked salary, annual bonus, 29 days holiday + bank holidays.
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Health & Wellbeing:
- Medicash, mental health first aiders, and dedicated wellbeing resources.
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Work-Life Balance:
- 35-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to maximise performance.
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Career Growth:
- Ongoing personal and professional development support.
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Inclusive Culture:
- Friendly, values-led team committed to ethical conduct and colleague/customer focus.
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Giving Back:
- Two paid volunteering days per year via the Samuel Fox Foundation.
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Sustainability Focus:
- Part of an organisation dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and creating environmental impact.
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Free Financial Tools:
- Access to Octopus Money for financial planning, management, and coaching.
Connecting Talent with Purpose
We embrace diversity and inclusion as core to our identity. Our commitment extends to:
- Removing barriers to equal opportunity in recruitment and progression.
- Encouraging collaboration and creativity through an inclusive culture.
- Ensuring every team member belongs, regardless of background.
Apply Now: Submit your application via our careers portal: Apply Here. Need support adapting your application? Contact careers@thenottingham.com.
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