Systems & Automation Analyst

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

Job summary

Instant Impact is recruiting a Systems & Automation Analyst to design, develop and deploy reporting, automation and system solutions across Compliance and Risk. You will partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions, dashboards and integrations.

The role emphasizes data quality, operational efficiency and governance, with responsibilities spanning testing, releases, documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience building Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Strong knowledge of low-code app development.
• Experience with SQL Server and SSMS.
• Experience with Dataverse, SharePoint and integrations.
• Experience supporting business systems in a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, testing and releases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate to support Compliance and Risk functions
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, delivering meaningful insights for business stakeholders
• Support and maintain business systems, investigating and resolving application and system issues
• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable system, reporting and automation solutions
• Manage system enhancements, testing, releases and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of system data across multiple platforms and reporting environments
• Work with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server and integrated data sources to support reporting and automation solutions
• Develop and maintain system integrations, APIs and automated workflows between business applications
• Produce clear technical documentation, including system configurations, processes and change records
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and technology-led solutions

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Low-code Dev

SQL Server

Dataverse

SharePoint

APIs & Connectors

Stakeholder comms

Documentation

Tools

SQL Management Studio

Job description

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.

Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

The Role

As a Systems & Automation Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering innovative reporting, automation and business system solutions across Compliance and Risk. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will design, develop and enhance applications, dashboards and workflows using the Microsoft Power Platform, helping to improve operational efficiency, data quality and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate to support Compliance and Risk functions
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, delivering meaningful insights for business stakeholders
• Support and maintain business systems, investigating and resolving application and system issues
• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable system, reporting and automation solutions
• Manage system enhancements, testing, releases and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of system data across multiple platforms and reporting environments
• Work with Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server and integrated data sources to support reporting and automation solutions
• Develop and maintain system integrations, APIs and automated workflows between business applications
• Produce clear technical documentation, including system configurations, processes and change records
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and technology-led solutions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate
• Experience building Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, with strong data visualisation capability
• Strong understanding of low-code application development and business process automation
• Experience working with SQL Server, SQL Management Studio and structured data environments
• Experience working with Dataverse, SharePoint and system integrations, including APIs and connectors
• Experience supporting and enhancing business systems within a commercial environment
• Strong understanding of system development lifecycles, including testing, releases and change management
• Ability to gather, analyse and translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of KYC data and corporate structures is advantageous

About

About Instant Impact

Instant Impact helps organisations turn talent into a competitive advantage. We do this through two core solutions:

• Impact Talent: our embedded recruitment solution that blends expert in-house teams with a modular, AI-powered tech stack to build high-performing TA functions and deliver consistent hiring outcomes.
• Impact X: our Executive Search solution, designed to connect organisations with exceptional senior leaders who drive transformation and growth.

How We Work:

At Instant Impact, our approach is shaped by three core principles that guide everything we do:

• Growth Mindset: We believe in continuous improvement, for ourselves, our teams, and our clients. Every challenge is a chance to learn, innovate, and raise the bar.
• Accountability: We own our commitments. From hitting SLAs to developing our people, we do what we say we'll do and we measure what matters.
• Pace & Collaboration: Speed wins, but not at the expense of quality. We work closely together across teams, with clients, and with candidates to move faster and smarter.