About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A reputable Asset Management Firm evolving towards AI-enabled, datacentric ways of working and modern operating models seeks a Technical Business Analyst to work at the heart of its data ecosystem, partnering closely with Product Owners and the broader Technology function to shape and evolve a critical enterprise data asset. You will help ensure benchmark data is accurate, governed, and seamlessly accessible — enabling confident decision-making across the firm. The successful incumbent will require a suitable Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP with 5-7 years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge. You will also need a thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation.
DUTIES:
- Take ownership of the delivery, stability and ongoing support of the Benchmark Master data product.
- Lead the migration of Benchmark Master onto the modern, democratised Data Platform, aligning to the broader enterprise data strategy.
- Drive the delivery of supplementary data features and enhancements to continuously evolve the product.
- Engage stakeholders to identify, gather and analyse requirements; translate these into well-defined user stories, high-level technical specifications and solution designs.
- Communicate proposals, designs and trade-offs effectively to business users, management and technical teams.
- Ensure solutions adhere to Enterprise Architecture principles, regulatory requirements and technology standards.
- Analyse and improve business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation, automation and data-driven enhancement.
- Coordinate and support testing activities, ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
- Provide clear documentation, process artefacts and knowledge transfer to enable cross-skilling and sustainable team support.
- Deliver training and product overviews to relevant business and technology stakeholders.
- Contribute to the ongoing support and enhancement of data and communication platforms.
- Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Analysts, Engineering Leads, IT Heads and Product Owners to shape and execute the technology strategy.
- Build strong relationships across Technology and the wider business through consistent, high-quality delivery.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- A relevant Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP.
Experience/Skills –
- 5 – 7 Years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge.
- Have a keen interest in modern data, reporting, communication and web technologies.
- A thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation
- Experience of working in Agile environments, Scrum teams or iterative delivery frameworks
- The ability to work in an Agile manner so as to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained.
Advantageous –
- Experience working with benchmarks.
ATTRIBUTES:
- A desire to work within a high-performing team.
- The ability to work independently on multiple tasks and to tight timelines.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
- A client focused and collaborative approach.
- Intellectual curiosity.
- The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
- Driven by results.
Desired Skills:
- Benchmarking
- Business Analysis
- Master Data Services (MDS)
- Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
About The Employer:
A reputable Asset Management Firm evolving towards AI-enabled, datacentric ways of working and modern operating models
