Business Analyst - Data

Evolve It; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a Business Analyst contractor with a strong background in the investment industry. This exciting role involves delivering a scalable data model while collaborating with external vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent business and data analysis skills, along with experience in data architecture and governance. You'll work in a hybrid environment, engaging with stakeholders to enhance data security and streamline processes. If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a passion for data-driven solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of investment industry data providers.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a scalable data model to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with technology teams and external vendors.
• Enhance data governance and reduce manual processes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Tools

Bloomberg

ICE

Reuters

LSEG

Job description

Business Analyst Contractor (Investment industry experience with good data knowledge) - Edinburgh - Contract opportunity - Hybrid

Evolve IT Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Business Analyst contractor, for one of our clients based in central Edinburgh.

This is an initial 6 month engagement, Inside IR35.

The project involves the delivery of a highly scalable data model that will meet both current and future business needs. Working alongside external vendors the project's aim is to deliver a single point of clarity across pricing, entity, and security data - reducing manual processes and increasing data security through high levels of data governance.

Your background will demonstrate excellent business analysis and data analysis skills and you will have previously worked in both data architecture and data governance - you will be used to working with technology teams across an organisation (such as Developers, PM's, Product Owners etc.) and will have excellent stakeholder management experience. As the role interacts with 3rd parties extensively any demonstrable experience working with vendors is highly advantageous.

Experience required

- Extensive background in business analysis and data analysis

- Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall environments

- Good knowledge of investment industry data providers such as Bloomberg, ICE, Reuters, LSEG

- Strong investments industry knowledge in areas such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, and funds

- BDD experience

- Good understanding of the Software Developer Life Cycle (SDLC)

- Excellent communication and presentation skills