Business Analyst Investments Data Strategy 12 Month FTC

WTW; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Leeds is looking for a motivated Business Analyst to support their Investments Data Strategy. The role involves collaborating with teams to define data requirements, conducting data analysis, and documenting business processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in financial services, alongside familiarity with tools like MS Office and Power BI. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role with a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Fully paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst in Financial services or Asset management.
• Proven skills in analysing and documenting business processes.
• Experience in data analysis, mapping, and migration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business and Technology teams to define problems.
• Document high-level and detailed requirements.
• Create end-to-end business process maps and data flows.

Skills

Data analysis

Business process documentation

Data mapping

Problem-solving

Flexibility in approach

Tools

MS Office

Azure

Power Platform

Power BI

Job description

Description

At WTW Investments, we invest today to transform tomorrows. Our mission is to build long‑term wealth by delivering the breakthroughs that matter—for individuals, institutions, and society. We offer a broad range of investment services including advisory, fiduciary management, and wealth solutions—helping clients shape their investment beliefs, construct portfolios, and deliver better financial outcomes. With over $3.5 trillion in assets under advice and a diverse client base, our investment professionals bring decades of experience as strategic capital allocators, risk managers, multi‑asset specialists and governance experts. We work with a fiduciary mindset to deliver reliable returns, increased efficiency and cost‑effective access to global investment opportunities. We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture—one that empowers our people to make a difference. Learn more about what it’s like to work in our Investments business at https://careers.wtwco.com/investments-careers.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid”(#LI‑Hybrid) style, with a mix of remote, in‑person and in‑office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location‑based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

The Role

We recognize Data as a critical strategic driver to fuel our growth ambitions. We're looking for a motivated Business Analyst with strong data analysis experience to support the delivery of our Investments Data Strategy and enhance our data capabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across the Business and Technology teams to clarify the business requirements, define the requirements for building data pipelines to develop our Data Platform and develop data management processes to manage the data.

• Work with Business and Technology teams to define problems and facilitate gathering of requirements
• Document high level and detailed requirements
• Create end‑to‑end business process maps and data flows (Current AS IS and Future TO BE)
• Convert requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Performing data analysis and gathering data/field/MI requirements
• Perform data/field mapping across different systems to ensure consistency and to develop single source of data
• Monitor data quality and facilitate removal of corrupt data
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements
• Provide necessary support for testing in different environments
• Support creation of requirement documentation, data dictionary, data sources inventory, etc.

This is 12 month Fixed Term Contract role.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Should have experience as Business Analyst in Financial services/ Asset management or similar industry
• Must have previous experience of analysing and documenting business processes and have business analysis skills to investigate, analyse, visualise and articulate, and solve problems
• Must have previous experience in data analysis, data mapping and data migration projects
• Able to identify and implement opportunities for optimisation and transformation
• Good understanding of technologies (preferably MS Office, Azure, Power Platform and Power BI), data analysis techniques and will be comfortable diving into some of the technology detail and analysing data
• Be flexible in approach and end product to adapt to the needs of the Business and Technology teams

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].