Job Specifications
Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Business Data Analyst on a 6 month contract to perm basis. Onsite required - London based
This role sits at the intersection of data, operations, and business strategy, with a strong focus on improving middle office processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving automation initiatives.
You will work closely with Operations, Finance, Technology, and Front Office stakeholders to analyse business processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and deliver scalable data-driven solutions.
Role
The Business Data Analyst will analyse complex datasets to support operational, financial, and regulatory reporting
Develop and maintain SQL queries and data models to support business intelligence and reporting needs
Use Python to automate workflows, improve data quality checks, and streamline recurring processes
Build and maintain advanced Excel models and reporting tools (including Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA where applicable)
Review and optimise middle office processes, identifying control gaps and automation opportunities
Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Drive process automation initiatives to improve accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and increase scalability
Support reconciliation, valuation, and trade lifecycle analysis where required
Contribute to data governance, documentation, and control frameworks
Assist with system enhancements and implementation projects
Profile
The Business Data Analyst will have strong SQL skills (query writing, joins, performance optimisation, data manipulation)
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation (e.g., pandas, scripting, APIs)
Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling)
Proven experience working in a Middle Office role within a financial services environment
Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations, valuations, and operational controls
Experience reviewing and improving operational processes
Demonstrated ability to drive automation and efficiency initiatives
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with Advent Geneva
Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience with financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives)
Company
Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London
Onsite required - London based
Salary & Benefits
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.
About the Company
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Ha...
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