Data Business Analyst at Assurance Programme Solutions Limited, Oxford/Remote, £450 per day

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Analyst – Data with expertise in asset management to support a comprehensive review of our data platform and analytics capabilities. The role will focus on gathering requirements, analysing data workflows, and improving data processes to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. You will be working with a Lead Consultant to support with key documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather & document business requirements for data-related initiatives, engaging with key stakeholders across investment, risk, and operations teams.
• Analyse existing data platforms, reporting structures, and data governance frameworks, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with technology teams and data engineers to define and validate data solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Assess and optimise data workflows, ETL processes, and data integration strategies.

Support the enhancement of BI & analytics tools, ensuring they provide accurate insights for investment decision-making.

• Assist in data quality assessments and recommend improvements for data governance and compliance.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings, presenting findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, ideally within alternative asset management (private equity, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure
• Strong understanding of data management, governance, and analytics processes.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical data solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and Excel.
• Experience working with data platforms, investment reporting, or data warehouses.
• Understanding of alternative investment data structures and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly insights.

Preferred Qualifications

· Exposure to cloud-based data solutions (Azure, AWS, Snowflake)

· Familiarity with data transformation projects and Agile methodologies.

Job Types: Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: £450.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Where are you located? This role is 2-3 per week in Oxford
• What is current notice period
• Do you have experience in Asset Management?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford OX1

Application deadline: 28/02/2025