Technical Data Business Analyst

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Tech Data Business Analyst to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London, Edinburgh or Telford.

Our client is seeking a Data & Reporting Technical Business Analyst to join their Transformation, Tech and Data team within Asset Management, supporting the Lead Analyst in delivering a world-class data ecosystem for our Capital Markets business. The ideal candidate will have a curious mindset with strong problem-solving skills and be passionate about delivering excellent customer outcomes through data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Analyst and agile delivery teams to gather, document and refine business and technical requirements
• Create user stories, acceptance criteria and maintain documentation in tools like JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint
• Collaborate with Front, Middle and Back Office teams to understand investment data, trade lifecycle processes and operational needs
• Support sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and agile ceremonies
• Assist in identifying risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement in data and reporting processes
• Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to support the delivery of scalable data solutions
• Design and maintain reports suitable to business needs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Verify and validate data accuracy across systems while supporting compliance regulations internally and externally

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in asset management, banking, pensions or financial services
• Solid understanding of investment data, trade lifecycle and derivatives
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to end-to-end delivery
• Familiarity with data platforms, governance and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Quicksight
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and adapting to change
• Solid analytical skills with desire to learn and grow

Desirable

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and modern delivery practices (CI/CD, DevOps)
• Exposure to data analytics tools (Python, R) and APIs

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.