Nicole K.

Data Analyst | SQL & Python | Big Data

London, England, United Kingdom

About

As a data-driven professional with a strong foundation in analytics, finance, and compliance, I thrive on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive decision-making. My experience spans statistical programming, data modeling, visualisation, and advanced tools like Python, SQL, Qlik Sense, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I’m particularly excited about the ever-evolving world of data and AI, and I’m committed to continuous learning—whether it’s mastering new technologies, enhancing my predictive modeling skills, or exploring advanced BI tools. My goal is to grow as a data professional, take on new challenges, and contribute to forward-thinking organisations that leverage data to create meaningful change. Let’s connect if you’d like to collaborate, share ideas, or discuss opportunities in data analytics and technology.

Experience

  • Data Analytics & Management - AVP at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Digital transformation & impact measurement: Designing digital workflows and impact frameworks for different use cases. Data mapping & standards: Delivering complex mapping, creating new taxonomies to be ingested into data models in alignment with regulatory compliance and product development. Dashboard creation: Building dashboards for various stakeholders, enabling proactive risk management and compliance reporting. Enterprise data alignment: Spearheaded Jira centralisation across data teams to improve delivery transparency.

  • Bloomberg (Full-time · 2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Data Specialist (Equities)
      Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 · 7 mos

    • Global Data Analyst
      May 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for Data Management (data quality, timeliness, continuity, validity, accuracy etc.). Implemented and standardised internal ETL processes, reducing marginal and human error to less than 5% of all data points maintained. Promoted to Deputy Team Leader, a year into the role, assisting in a leadership capacity. Engineered Python programs and algorithms, using Object Oriented Programming, Git and Unit Testing, to assist in data confirmation requests raised by clients. Resulted in an increased resolution rate - 33% within the first week post deployment. Project-managed the deployment of a new dashboard used to communicate performance insights, using a range of agile and scrum techniques (e.g waterfall & story points). Curated Qlik Sense dashboards, pulling large data from SQL databases to story-tell insights back to stakeholders.

  • Fraud Investigator at WEX Europe Services Limited
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 · 7 mos

  • Financial Crime Operations Analyst at Optal
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Surrey Student Ambassador at University of Surrey
    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    I worked closely with the university as a student ambassador, alongside my studies, working in teams to facilitate in the promotion and advertisement of the universities resources and work on a telephone fundraising campaign to provide bursaries for disadvantaged students, clubs and societies. I also helped assist the university in outreach to students in the community as well as accommodate the arrival of a new student through giving tours on open days and other campus festivities.