Data & Analytics Development Programme - Business Operations

In the Data and Analytics Development Programme, you build foundational data skills within Nationwide’s Business Intelligence Team. You will develop dashboards and automate reporting to support COO performance and strategic decisions. The two-year programme blends structured learning with hands-on projects across data analysis, visualization, and automation. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, gain practical experience, and contribute to a mission-driven culture focused on fairer, more rewarding banking.

• Structured learning and hands-on experience
• 25 days holiday (up to 30)
• Annual bonus potential
• Private medical insurance
• Wellbeing and fitness provisions (Wellhub, on-site gyms)
• Competitive pension and salary sacrifice options

• Develop dashboards using Power BI and Excel to present performance data
• Support reporting automation and process improvements with Power Apps and other tools
• Create concise reports for senior leaders highlighting trends and insights
• Build relationships across the function to understand information needs and communicate insights
• Work with data from multiple sources to turn information into actionable insights
• Develop skills in data analysis, visualization, automation, stakeholder management, and communication

• Interest in data and analytics and willingness to learn Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, and Jira
• Problem-solving confidence and ability to handle complexity
• Curiosity about what data can reveal and how dashboards/automation improve work
• Ambition to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Logical, methodical approach with attention to detail and big-picture thinking
• Ability to build relationships across the business and communicate insights
• Drive, high performance, and openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Customer-first mindset in decision-making

• Curiosity
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Excel
• Power BI
• Power Apps