Business Analyst - Asset Management Front Office

psd group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An asset management firm is seeking a Business Analyst with expertise in BlackRock Aladdin to shape and deliver strategic change. The role involves investigating and improving business processes, collaborating with Front Office teams, and driving the adoption of analysis standards. Ideal candidates will have a track record working with stakeholders and a strong understanding of asset classes. Competitive salary of £90,000-£110,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Expert in Business Analysis with a holistic view of business change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of multiple asset classes and end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, document, and analyse current business processes.
• Collaborate with Front Office teams to translate business needs into solutions.
• Drive adoption of consistent modelling techniques across the organisation.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

BlackRock Aladdin

Analytical Frameworks

Process Design

Job description

Business Analyst – Asset Management / Investment Management – Front Office, Blackrock Aladdin

£90,000-£110,000 per annum

Our client is a Leading and Growing Asset Management company based in the City and is looking for a Business Analyst with experience in BlackRock Aladdin to help shape and deliver strategic change across the organisation. This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to the Front Office, offering the opportunity to work alongside senior stakeholders and contribute to the evolution of their investment platform and processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, document, and analyse current business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with Front Office teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Identify and assess alternative approaches, considering risk, cost, and benefit to recommend optimal solutions.
• Conduct advanced modelling and analysis for major projects and programmes, validating outcomes with senior stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of consistent modelling techniques and business analysis standards across the organisation.
• Lead investigative work to define effective business processes and specify their implementation through improvements in systems, data, practices, and organisational design.
• Manage change requests and relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
• Apply and monitor the use of analysis tools and methodologies in a pragmatic and effective way.
• Bridge the gap between technical capabilities and operational realities, ensuring practical and scalable solutions.

Experience Required

• Expert in Business Analysis, with a holistic view of business change and transformation.
• A proven track record of working closely with Front Office stakeholders, including fund managers and traders, and can confidently communicate complex concepts and the rationale behind change initiatives.
• Hands on experience with BlackRock Aladdin, particularly in a post-implementation environment, and understand how to leverage its capabilities to support business goals.
• Strong knowledge of multiple asset classes, including OTC derivatives (both bilateral and cleared), and have a clear understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, from order initiation to settlement.
• Commercially aware and customer-focused, with the ability to apply your specialist knowledge across diverse business areas.
• Be an expert in business modelling, process design, and analytical frameworks, and can apply these to drive meaningful change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Experienced in managing third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with internal requirements.
• A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
• You communicate with clarity and confidence.