Data Analyst - Asset Management - Contract

Saragossa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saragossa is seeking a Data Analyst on a contract basis in London to map current data usage across multiple functions and to produce practical analysis informing data consumption and procurement decisions.

The role involves data mapping, vendor and cost analysis, data blueprint development and governance, and stakeholder engagement to deliver actionable MI and reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable data analysis experience in asset management or financial services.
• Strong SQL skills with ability to write complex queries across multiple data sources.
• Experience with Aladdin data structures, APIs and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Map current data usage across business functions and produce practical analysis to inform data consumption and procurement.
• Carry out data mapping, inventory reviews and identify overlaps across vendors and data sources.
• Analyse vendor landscape and map spend, identifying opportunities for consolidation and efficiency.
• Support development of a data blueprint and governance model aligned with systems and workflows.
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, present findings and produce MI/reporting on progress.

Skills

SQL

Data mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Aladdin (BlackRock)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

My client, a leading investment manager in London is looking for a Data Analyst on a contract basis. You will work across business functions and technology to map current data usage and produce practical analysis that informs decisions on data consumption and procurement.

Key responsibilities

Data mapping and inventory

• Carry out a structured review of all data sources used across the business, including investment management, risk, compliance, operations and distribution.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive data inventory that catalogues vendors, data types, consuming functions and frequency of use.
• Identify and document overlaps where several business areas source the same or equivalent data from different vendors.

Vendor and cost analysis

• Analyse the full data vendor landscape to identify duplication, redundancy and opportunities for consolidation.
• Work with Procurement and Finance to map vendor spend and assess cost efficiency across the data portfolio.

Data blueprint and governance

• Support the development of a data blueprint that sets out the business processes for how future data requirements should be consumed.
• Develop a model that identifies the minimum data and application requirements needed for operational resilience and business continuity.
• Work with Technology and the Change team to make sure the blueprint is practical, implementable and aligned with existing systems and workflows.

Stakeholder engagement and reporting

• Engage with stakeholders across investment, technology, operations, compliance and finance to gather requirements and validate findings.
• Present analysis and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, including members of the Operating Committee.
• Produce MI and progress reporting for the initiative, tracking key milestones and decisions against the project timeline.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience in a data analysis role within asset management, investment management or financial services.
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to write complex queries that extract, transform and analyse large datasets across multiple sources.
• Hands-on experience with Aladdin (BlackRock), including familiarity with its data structures, APIs and reporting capabilities.
• Experience running data mapping, data lineage or data inventory exercises at an enterprise or programme level.
• Ability to analyse vendor relationships and data contracts, and to identify duplication and rationalisation opportunities.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking, with the ability to turn complex data landscapes into clear, actionable findings.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with data governance frameworks or data strategy initiatives.
• Familiarity with other investment management platforms and data providers, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv / LSEG or MSCI.
• Experience working in a PMO or change environment alongside project managers and business analysts.
• Knowledge of data procurement and vendor management within a regulated financial services firm.
• Exposure to data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau, for presenting analysis to non-technical audiences.