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We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses.\nThe bar is high - bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next.\nJoin us at IG - the future gets built here.\nYour team:\nYou'll join IG's global Data & Analytics team, working closely with analysts across the business to understand what they need from the data and how they use it. The models you build underpin the team's reporting, analysis and self-serve tools, so your work has a direct impact on how analytics is delivered across IG.\nIt's a collaborative team that values quality, shares knowledge openly and is always looking for better ways of working. 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