Junior Business Analyst

Maven Securities; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in London. In this role, you will support the team by transforming data into insights, automating processes with Python, and building PowerBI dashboards. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Excel and Python, a passion for data literacy, and excellent communication capabilities. This role offers a dynamic start-up environment without the associated risks and plenty of growth opportunities.

Benefits

Fast-growing global firm

Friendly and rewarding culture

Innovative technology-driven environment

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are crucial for data manipulation.
• Proficient in Python to automate tasks and perform data analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Build tools to streamline workflows and contribute to strategic projects.
• Develop scripts to automate repetitive tasks.

Skills

Excel skills

Python skills

Data literacy

PowerBI

SQL proficiency

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

PowerBI

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers, and technologists, unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives.

We leverage groundbreaking execution and pricing technologies to elevate and improve how financial markets operate. Maven continues to scale its operations while preserving the dynamic energy and innovative culture of a start-up, but without the associated risks.

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and talented individual to join the newly formed Strategic Delivery and Partnerships Team as a Junior Business Analyst. Reporting into the Corporate Development lead, this role is perfect for a recent graduate passionate about data analysis, automation, and process optimisation.

You’ll support the team by transforming raw data into actionable insights, building tools to streamline workflows, and contributing to high-impact strategic projects. This role is a springboard for growth: beyond data analysis, you’ll build holistic business acumen by collaborating with the Corporate Development Lead on key topics from market expansion to commercial relationships and shape decisions that directly impact our growth trajectory.

Role Specifications:

• Data Analysis, Visualisation and Presentation
  • Leverage advanced data literacy to analyse complex datasets, design insightful visualisations, and present findings in a clear, compelling manner that highlights key trends and drives data-informed decisions for stakeholders.
  • Analyse datasets using SQL/Python to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Design and maintain interactive PowerBI dashboards for real-time decision-making.
• Exchange and Trading Data Management
  • Clean, validate, and organise exchange-related data to ensure accuracy.
  • Support ad-hoc requests from trading desks.
• Process Automation
  • Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., data collection, reporting).
  • Integrate tools like Jira, Confluence and PowerBI to enhance team productivity.
• Team and Business Support
  • Collaborate with team members to track initiative progress and resolve blockers.
  • Support other areas of the business in ad-hoc data analysis needs.
  • Document processes and workflows in Confluence for transparency.

Candidate Specifications:

Must-have:

• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong Python skills.
• Data literacy.
• PowerBI (DAX/data modelling, row-level security).
• Proficiency in SQL for database queries.
• Top tier interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to foster strong working relationships.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Enthusiasm to rapidly learn new technologies and skills.
• Efficient and diligent with a strong attention to detail.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence.
• Experience with financial data.
• Basic understanding of financial markets.

What We Offer:

• A great environment whereby technology is key to our success.
• The upside of a start-up without the associated risks.
• Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture.
• A fast-growing global firm with plenty of opportunities where you will have a significant impact.