Business Analyst – Actuary

Banking & Financial Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based hedge fund is seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst for a unique internal consulting role with significant impact across Finance, Operations, and Trading. The position demands proficiency in coding and strong analytical skills, offering a springboard for career advancement toward senior leadership roles. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on process improvement and AI development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in coding with Python, R, or SQL.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to adapt and solve problems in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across Finance, Operations, Trading and potentially Risk.
• Engage in trade analytics and process automation.
• Contribute to AI-driven initiatives.

Skills

Coding (Python/R/SQL)

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

A London-based hedge fund is seeking a high-calibre Actuary for a non-traditional, internal consulting-style role with broad business impact. The role is titled Business Analyst and will work across Finance, Operations, Trading and, potentially, Risk. It offers ownership and visibility.

Key points

• Career path: A springboard for high achievers with potential to grow toward CFO/COO over time. This is not an investment decision-making role.

• Core values: Rigour with pragmatism — accuracy and speed both matter.

• Technical scope: Trade analytics, process automation and AI-driven initiatives. Coding (Python/R/SQL) is essential. You’ll work closely with quants and help develop internal AI capabilities.

• Focus areas: AI, Risk and Process Automation.

What They value

• Technical: Strong numeracy, coding ability and attention to detail.

• Soft skills: Energy, initiative, maturity and high standards.

• Culture: Adaptability, problem-solving and enthusiasm for improving systems.

Why consider this

A high-performance environment with exposure across hedge fund operations and the chance to deliver tangible improvements. Top performers progress quickly and gain direct senior leadership exposure.

To discuss or apply, get in touch — [e-mail] or call 0207 019 8869 to discuss.