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Lead Data Analyst - Wholesale Payments
London
We are seeking a highly experienced
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: Until 30/04/2026 (potential to extend)
* Location: London
Lead Data Analyst - Wholesale Payments
London
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Analyst to support the delivery of strategic control initiatives within a newly formed transformation team of a global financial institution. The team is responsible for implementing a robust risk and control framework across complex payment flows-including outgoing, incoming, and internal transfers-aimed at strengthening operational resilience and reducing risk.
Key Details
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: Until 30/04/2026 (potential to extend)
* Location: London
* Pay Rate: £700-£725/day (inside IR35)
* Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week in-office)
About The Lead Data Analyst Role
As a Lead Data Analyst, you will contribute to the design and delivery of payment control solutions, working in close collaboration with technology, operations, and risk teams. You will support the implementation of scalable controls, ensure alignment with risk appetite, and bring transparency and structure to large-scale programme execution.
Key Responsibilities Of a Lead Data Analyst
* Collaborate with solution leads to define and deliver payment control strategies.
* Work across business and technology teams to synchronise implementation and manage dependencies.
* Perform hands-on data analysis to support risk assessments and process enhancement.
* Promote standardisation and best practices across control solutions.
* Support delivery of a well-controlled, efficient, and client-centred payments environment.
* Ensure processes meet functional, legal, and operational standards, with room for future scalability.
* Contribute to programme planning, progress reporting, and issue escalation across stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience For a Lead Data Analyst
* 10-15 years' experience in financial services, with extensive exposure to operations and technology.
* Strong background in data analysis, programme delivery, and business analysis.
* Proven ability to manage large-scale transformation or implementation programmes.
* Expertise in payment flows, systems, messaging, and control frameworks.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
* High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and decision-making ability in complex environments.
* Familiarity with a broad range of financial products (Markets, SSO, TTS, Lending) is advantageous.
* Python and Tableau experience is a strong preference.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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