Data Analyst - Trade Surveillance

Lanson Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanson Partners is seeking a data-focused analyst in Sydney to bridge business and technology within a strategic data program. You will translate requirements into actionable data solutions and own data models guiding platform improvements.

Working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you’ll analyze data from multiple sources, support risk and surveillance initiatives, and contribute to the data platform’s direction and lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years as a business, data or technical analyst in banking or finance.
• Experience in requirements gathering and data design within risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on with data analytics tools and SQL for data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into practical data solutions aligned to data strategy.
• Lead data analysis and design across cross-functional teams.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models to guide builds.
• Support trade surveillance and risk data initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SQL

Data modeling

Data analysis

Tools

Starburst/Presto

Alteryx

Dataiku

Job description

You’ll act as the link between the business and technology on a strategic data program, turning business requirements into practical data solutions that fit the organisation’s wider data and technology direction.

Working with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you’ll find out what they need and pull data from multiple sources to answer it. You’ll also own solution designs and build conceptual and logical data models that guide technical builds and improvements to the data platform.

A big part of the role is connecting trade surveillance and risk processes with the data behind them. A solid grasp of financial markets, products and their lifecycle events will be key.

About you

2-4+ years as a business, data or technical analyst, ideally in banking, financial services or consulting

Track record leading requirements gathering, data analysis and data design, including process mapping within a risk management framework

Hands-on with data and analytics tools such as Starburst/Presto, Alteryx, Dataiku or similar. SQL for data extraction and analysis is a plus

Strong communicator who can build and manage stakeholder relationships

Able to set out a technical direction grounded in business needs

Knowledge of financial products, trading or market data platforms is a plus

Experience in fraud or trade surveillance within financial services is highly regarded