Systems Analyst - London

Marlin Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection is seeking a Systems Analyst in London to bridge finance and technology, focusing on automation and application development. You will work with stakeholders to identify challenges and design technology-driven solutions that improve productivity.

The role combines financial understanding with cloud tech exposure, including Azure and Python, in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder communications and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to understand processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Design, build and maintain internal applications to enhance efficiency.
• Develop practical solutions using Python and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Support and enhance existing applications while contributing to new systems.
• Help implement automation initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Ensure applications have proper documentation, governance and controls.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and deliver effective solutions.
• Work with finance, operations and technology to deliver critical projects.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems and user experience.

Skills

Python

Finance background

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Location: London
Employment Type: Full-Time

Launch Your Career at the Intersection of Finance and Technology

We are a growing financial services firm seeking an ambitious Systems Analyst to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a background in finance or accounting who is looking to build a career in technology, automation and business transformation.

If you're passionate about solving business problems through technology and want to play a hands-on role in developing innovative solutions that drive efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will help identify operational challenges, design technology-driven solutions, and develop applications that improve productivity and support the firm's continued growth.

This is a unique role that combines financial understanding with modern technology, offering exposure to application development, automation, cloud technologies and process improvement within a fast-paced financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to understand operational processes and identify opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Design, build and maintain internal applications that enhance business efficiency.
• Develop practical solutions using Python and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Support and enhance existing applications while contributing to the development of new systems.
• Help implement automation initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Ensure applications are developed with appropriate documentation, governance and control frameworks.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Work closely with colleagues across finance, operations and technology to deliver business-critical projects.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems, workflows and user experience.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys both finance and technology and is excited by the opportunity to combine the two.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A desire to move beyond a traditional finance career into technology and business transformation.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including building and deploying applications.
• Experience programming in Python or a similar language, with the ability to develop practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to engage with business stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• An organised approach with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset and genuine enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to develop a career at the intersection of finance and technology.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies, automation and application development.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine impact by delivering solutions that improve how the business operates.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your financial knowledge with technology to build innovative solutions that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you