Business Data Analyst

NextWave Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Potential for contract extension

High-impact programme involvement

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior IT Data Business Analyst to support a key transformation programme in investment management. The ideal candidate will lead the gathering of business and technical requirements, translate them into actionable specifications, and work closely with technology teams. Strong asset management experience and data expertise are essential. This role offers high-impact engagements with senior stakeholders and a competitive contract.

Qualifications

• Strong Asset / Investment Management domain experience.
• Proven background as a Technical / IT Business Analyst.
• Deep data expertise (data platforms, data modelling, integration).
• Experience working with enterprise investment data platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering across data‑centric workstreams.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Support the implementation of a new investment management platform.
• Work closely with technology teams on data flows and integrations.
• Engage senior stakeholders to drive delivery.

Skills

Asset / Investment Management

Technical / IT Business Analyst

Data expertise

Stakeholder management

Data modelling

Data quality

Job description

Overview

Job Title: IT Data Business Analyst – Investment Management

Contract: Fixed Term (initially through year‑end, with strong likelihood of extension)

Role Overview: We are hiring a senior IT Data Business Analyst to support a critical transformation programme within an investment management environment. The role sits at the intersection of business, data, and technology, with responsibility for translating complex business requirements into clear technical specifications.

This programme is in its early stages and offers meaningful scope and continuity beyond the initial term.

Responsibilities

• Lead business and technical requirements gathering across data‑centric workstreams
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
• Support the implementation of a new investment management platform and operating model change
• Work closely with technology teams on data flows, integrations, and data quality
• Engage senior stakeholders across business and IT to drive delivery

Essential Experience

• Strong Asset / Investment Management domain experience
• Proven background as a Technical / IT Business Analyst
• Deep data expertise (data platforms, data modelling, integration)
• Experience working with enterprise investment data platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills

Why Apply

• High‑impact, strategic programme
• Competitive FTC compensation
• Strong probability of extension
• Senior stakeholder exposure in a delivery‑focused environment