Product Owner, Data and BI

Prudential Financial; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their Credit Research Technology team in London. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of business and system requirements and serve as a liaison between credit analysts and tech teams. Key qualifications include 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis within Fixed Income asset management, proficiency in SQL and Python, and strong analytical skills. This hybrid role requires being onsite 3 days a week in Central London.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy-side Fixed Income asset management firm.
• Deep understanding of credit research workflows, proven experience alongside credit analysts and portfolio managers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and delivery of business and system requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between credit analysts, portfolio managers, and technology teams.
• Help shape the data strategy for credit research by integrating various data types.

Skills

Business Analysis

Analytical skill

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science

CFA Certification

Tools

SQL

AWS

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically savvy Senior Business Analyst to join our Credit Research Technology team. You will be embedded within a dynamic group focused on building innovative research and investment tools used by credit analysts and portfolio managers. Working closely with product owners, developers, and investment professionals, you will play a pivotal role in shaping solutions that drive smarter investment decisions across our fixed income portfolios.

What You Can Expect

• Lead the definition and delivery of business and system requirements to support credit research, model‑driven analysis, and portfolio management tools.
• Serve as a key liaison between credit analysts, portfolio managers, and technology teams to ensure business needs are translated into scalable, high‑performance technical solutions.
• Drive end‑to‑end documentation and stakeholder alignment across delivery cycles.
• Help shape the data strategy for credit research by integrating credit model data, issuer fundamentals, ESG inputs, and alternative datasets into the research ecosystem.
• Influence the firm's digital transformation initiatives through delivery excellence and thought leadership.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for credit research and portfolio management teams in their use of internal tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy‑side Fixed Income asset management firm.
• Deep understanding of credit research workflows, with proven experience working alongside credit analysts and portfolio managers.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and investment processes.
• Proficiency in:
  • SQL – for data validation and exploration.
  • AWS – particularly data services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda).
  • Python – for prototyping analytical tools and performing data analysis.
• Strong command of business analysis practices, including:
  • Use case and workflow documentation.
  • Data mapping and transformation.
  • Acceptance criteria and test planning.
• Excellent communication skills – capable of clearly translating technical issues into business context and vice versa.

What will set you apart

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• CFA Certification or progress toward completion.
• Familiarity with third‑party credit platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Exposure to machine learning or AI frameworks in financial modeling is a plus.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Location

• London, UK (hybrid – 3 days onsite in Central London)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

PGIM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.