Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Business Analyst on an initial 6 month contract basis. Hybrid working - London based
As a process focused Business Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering operational change that supports the organisation's Fit for the Future strategic plan. Working closely with the Operations team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help design and implement future state operating models, streamline workflows, and strengthen the operational data management framework to enable the business to establish an end-to-end portfolio management function from trade generation to order execution.
This is a varied role involving process mapping, requirement gathering, testing, and documentation, alongside driving continuous improvements in efficiency, data quality, and control. The successful candidate will help ensure operational processes are robust, effective, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Role
* The Business Analyst will lead process mapping and workflow design activities to support the delivery of Target Operating Models
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs are aligned with operational strategy and control requirements
* Support the creation of an operational data model to improve efficiency, transparency, and governance
* Work with internal teams and external providers to gather, refine, and validate operational requirements
* Produce clear, high-quality artefacts to underpin delivery and communicate changes effectively
* Contribute to test planning, UAT execution, and readiness assessments for new workflows and tools
* Support delivery of process and data improvements, monitoring progress through agreed governance frameworks
Profile
* The Business Analyst will have experience as a Business Analyst in asset management, fund operations, or third-party administrator environments
* Extensive experience in setting up trading workflows for asset management companies
* Experience in creating data management strategies
* Experience in helping set up Portfolio order management systems
* Strong working knowledge of operational workflows such as reconciliations, NAV oversight, trade lifecycle, client reporting, or fund onboarding
* Experience in custodial TOM and demonstrable track record in working with mainstream custodians
* Proven ability to produce clear, high-quality process maps, requirements logs, and change documentation
* Experience supporting data discovery, mapping data lineage, or implementing changes to reporting processes
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across internal teams and external providers
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Desirable / Nice to Have
* Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as monday.com
* Experience delivering TOM or process re-engineering initiatives in a regulated environment
* Understanding of data governance principles and their application in investment operations
Company
* Market leading financial services organisation
* 6 month initial contract
* Hybrid working - London based
Salary & Benefits
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.
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