Phil Richardson
About Phil Richardson
Phil Richardson is a Business Data Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has held various analytical roles at companies such as EDF Energy, Legal & General, and RBS, and specializes in data analysis and management information solutions.
Current Role at Legal & General
Phil Richardson currently serves as a Business Data Analyst at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. His work is based in Hove, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he specializes in delivering bespoke Management Information (MI) and data analysis solutions aimed at enhancing critical workplace pension business processes.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Phil Richardson has held multiple positions at Legal & General over the years. He worked as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2006 to 2009, followed by a role as Senior Business Analyst - Retirement Change from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Business Analyst - Workplace Savings Change from 2010 to 2013 and as a Business Analyst at Legal & General Investment Management from 2016 to 2018.
Professional Background
Phil Richardson's professional background includes significant experience in various analytical roles. He worked at EDF Energy as a Systems Analyst for one year and at Equiniti as a Senior Business Systems Analyst for one year. His earlier career includes positions at RBS, John Lewis Partnership, and Electronic Data Systems, among others, totaling over 20 years in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) across different sectors.
Education and Certifications
Phil Richardson earned a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Sheffield. He holds an Alteryx Foundation Certification, which demonstrates his expertise in data preparation, blending, and analytics. His educational background supports his extensive experience in data analysis and project management.
Methodologies and Skills
Phil Richardson possesses extensive experience in project management methodologies, including Prince 2, Waterfall, and Agile (Scrum). He demonstrates strong skills in writing Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and conducting system and business process gap analysis, which are essential for his roles in data analysis and business systems.