Data and Process SME

CompanyFDM Group

LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Description

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data and Process Optimisation Subject Matter Expert to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Edinburgh.

Our client is seeking for a driven, pro-active individual to join as a Data and Process Optimisation Subject Matter Expert who is passionate about simplifying and automating our processes and controls. The successful candidate will work within a high-performance team and be responsible for designing solutions to enhance the processing of trade settlements and delivering increased scalability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of markets product life cycles and be comfortable designing innovative data led solutions that maximise automation. You will also have a good understanding of the process required to develop, and deploy solutions into a business environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with colleagues to understand the core components of complex processes
Deliver innovative and simple solutions maximising process via automation, whilst minimising operational risk

Understand data flows within end-to-end processes, through the transformation, validation and processing of data, delivering highly automated, low risk processes

Design and build the optimal solutions for subsequent automation within Xceptor (a data and process automation tool)

Support with the processing of all trading activity in a seamless, efficient, and controlled manner to enhance customer experience

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Data and Process Optimisation roles or similar
Good knowledge of product life cycles with the ability to understand and map out processes and data flows
An understanding of data management/processing principles and how to apply these to business processes to optimise straight through processing
Experience of applying ‘Control by design’ to support the delivery of robust and optimal controls within a process to minimise operational risk
Ability to document complex business requirements and create innovative solutions to maximise process automation
An exceptional understanding of Xceptor with experience in the change process from design to deployment within a post trade environment

Excellent track record for delivery to timescales and effective management of risks and issues

Strong transformation background and track record of delivering process change/optimisation to a high standard

Strong problem-solving skills with well-developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills

Experience working with process operators to identify challenges and requirements and develop effective solutions that deliver measurable improvements.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.