Business Analyst with Buy-Side and Front Office Experience
About the Position
We are looking for a Business Analyst with strong technical expertise and front‑office domain knowledge from the buy‑side (asset management). In this role, you will manage data queries from front‑office stakeholders, capture and communicate requirements, and work with engineering and vendor counterparts to resolve issues and implement improvements. Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, aligned with London time.
About the Team
The successful candidate will join the Risk Analytics team and communicate closely with data engineers, developers, and business users to understand front‑office needs and design highly reliable data products and solutions. The role sits at the intersection of technology and investment management - supporting day‑to‑day (“business‑as‑usual”) data operations and driving improvements in data quality.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with portfolio managers, traders, and product owners to clarify and document data and reporting requirements
- Perform gap analysis and define requirements for implementing automated data quality and reconciliation checks
- Prepare and maintain data mappings between internal systems and vendor platforms
- Identify opportunities to improve front‑office data workflows and enhance data consistency across the investment ecosystem
Requirements
- Hands‑on experience in the Asset Management domain, ideally within front‑office or portfolio management functions (CFA certification is a plus)
- 3+ years of experience working on data‑heavy projects involving large, complex datasets and multiple data formats
- Understanding of pricing and positions data specifics
- Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and fluent spoken English
Nice to Have
- Understanding the front-office of asset management systems (e.g. BlackRock Aladdin or State Street’s data platforms)
