Lead Business Functional Analyst

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Lead Business Functional Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in strategic data initiatives within the Risk, Finance, and Treasury domains. This dynamic position involves end-to-end data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful onboarding of business processes onto critical platforms. With a supportive environment that emphasizes development and well-being, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about data and finance.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

CSR initiatives

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume data environments is essential.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance and Risk teams for requirement analysis.
• Support finance teams with critical issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

People Management

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Business Functional Analyst

Location: London

Corporate Title: Vice President

Overview

We are seeking a Business Functional & Data Analyst to join our Technology Data & Innovation (TDI) team within the Risk, Finance, Treasury (RFT) - Accounting Domain. The role involves working on strategic data initiatives, leading business and product onboarding onto critical platforms in the Accounting architecture, supporting existing users with process improvements, and conducting discovery analysis for new demands.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end data analysis, including data sourcing, validation, and reporting
• Partner with Finance, Risk, and Treasury teams to analyze requirements and translate them into business processes
• Collaborate with IT to specify and ensure correct technical implementation of requirements
• Understand banking products, business content, and reporting requirements, including data sourcing and modeling within technical frameworks

What We Offer

We provide a supportive environment focused on your development and well-being, including:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Competitive salary and pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
• Flexible benefits such as Retail Discounts, Bike4Work, and Gym benefits
• CSR initiatives and volunteering leave

Key Responsibilities

• Design and customize accounting components
• Business data modeling and impact analysis
• Analyze data trends in high-volume datasets
• Support finance and operations teams with critical issue resolution
• Define and document requirements
• Assist with user acceptance testing

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical skills with experience in high-volume data environments (Essential)
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel (Essential)
• Additional skills in Python and people management are beneficial
• Experience in financial control within investment banking
• Knowledge of investment banking products and accounting standards
• Understanding of front-to-back system architecture in investment banking

Support and Culture

• Training, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

About Us

Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a strong European presence and a global network. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes responsibility, collaboration, and excellence. We are proud of our awards for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds to join our diverse team.