Technical Business Analyst (CPT)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

A reputable Asset Management Firm evolving towards AI-enabled, datacentric ways of working and modern operating models seeks a Technical Business Analyst to work at the heart of its data ecosystem, partnering closely with Product Owners and the broader Technology function to shape and evolve a critical enterprise data asset. You will help ensure benchmark data is accurate, governed, and seamlessly accessible — enabling confident decision-making across the firm. The successful incumbent will require a suitable Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP with 5-7 years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge. You will also need a thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation.

DUTIES:

• Take ownership of the delivery, stability and ongoing support of the Benchmark Master data product.
• Lead the migration of Benchmark Master onto the modern, democratised Data Platform, aligning to the broader enterprise data strategy.
• Drive the delivery of supplementary data features and enhancements to continuously evolve the product.
• Engage stakeholders to identify, gather and analyse requirements; translate these into well-defined user stories, high-level technical specifications and solution designs.
• Communicate proposals, designs and trade-offs effectively to business users, management and technical teams.
• Ensure solutions adhere to Enterprise Architecture principles, regulatory requirements and technology standards.
• Analyse and improve business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation, automation and data-driven enhancement.
• Coordinate and support testing activities, ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Provide clear documentation, process artefacts and knowledge transfer to enable cross-skilling and sustainable team support.
• Deliver training and product overviews to relevant business and technology stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing support and enhancement of data and communication platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Analysts, Engineering Leads, IT Heads and Product Owners to shape and execute the technology strategy.
• Build strong relationships across Technology and the wider business through consistent, high-quality delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• A relevant Degree (numerate) or Business Analyst Certification such as FTI or IIBA CBAP.

Experience/Skills –

• 5 – 7 Years industry experience, favouring individuals with Asset Management industry knowledge.
• Have a keen interest in modern data, reporting, communication and web technologies.
• A thorough understanding of the IT development lifecycle, development frameworks, methodology and implementation
• Experience of working in Agile environments, Scrum teams or iterative delivery frameworks
• The ability to work in an Agile manner so as to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained.

Advantageous –

• Experience working with benchmarks.

ATTRIBUTES:

• A desire to work within a high-performing team.
• The ability to work independently on multiple tasks and to tight timelines.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
• A client focused and collaborative approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Driven by results.