Business Analyst - Asset Management

Saragossa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support change initiatives across various domains in London. The role requires strong experience in project-driven environments, with a background in Asset Management being essential. Candidates should possess robust analytical skills, familiarity with Agile practices, and good SQL knowledge. The successful applicant will be involved in project management support and may act as a Scrum Master when needed, making this a significant opportunity for growth and influence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst in project-driven environments.
• Background in Asset Management is essential.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income instruments is highly desirable.
• Experience working with software delivery teams.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and requirements across various functions.
• Produce essential project documentation including business requirements.
• Conduct functional testing and support User Acceptance Testing.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
• Engage with external vendors and assess proposals.
• Act as Scrum Master to support Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Business analysis

Project-driven environments

Agile methodologies

SQL

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

SQL databases

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Business Analyst - Asset Management

Rate: £850 umbrella PD

Length: Initial 6 months

Location: City of London

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support front-to-back change initiatives across Front Office, Back Office, Regulatory, and Data domains. The role involves gathering and analysing business requirements, shaping solution design, and ensuring successful delivery within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and requirements across Front Office, Back Office, Regulatory, and Data functions.
• Produce core project documentation, including scopes, plans, business requirements, functional specifications, test cases, and operating models.
• Conduct functional testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Coordinate, facilitate, and lead meetings and workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Engage with external vendors, including running RFP/RFI assessments.
• Act as Scrum Master when needed—facilitating ceremonies, supporting sprint planning, and driving team delivery and continuous improvement.
• Provide project management support on selected initiatives depending on size and scope.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst within project-driven environments.
• Background in Asset Management is a must
• Knowledge of Fixed Income instruments, trade lifecycle, and wider asset management processes is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with software delivery and development teams.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
• Solid understanding of IT systems, data structures, and databases.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Good SQL skills for data analysis and validation.

Additional Beneficial Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across multiple business areas.
• Highly organised with strong planning ability and attention to detail.
• Tenacious, adaptable, and able to support evolving business needs.
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• CFA or IMC qualification (or progress toward) is an advantage.