<p>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 </p><p data-end="567" data-start="235">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.</p><p data-end="768" data-start="569">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.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Business Data Analyst will analyse complex datasets to support operational, financial, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Develop and maintain SQL queries and data models to support business intelligence and reporting needs</li><li>Use Python to automate workflows, improve data quality checks, and streamline recurring processes</li><li>Build and maintain advanced Excel models and reporting tools (including Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA where applicable)</li><li>Review and optimise middle office processes, identifying control gaps and automation opportunities</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions</li><li>Drive process automation initiatives to improve accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and increase scalability</li><li>Support reconciliation, valuation, and trade lifecycle analysis where required</li><li>Contribute to data governance, documentation, and control frameworks</li><li>Assist with system enhancements and implementation projects</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The Business Data Analyst will have strong SQL skills (query writing, joins, performance optimisation, data manipulation)</li><li>Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation (e.g., pandas, scripting, APIs)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling)</li><li>Proven experience working in a Middle Office role within a financial services environment</li><li>Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations, valuations, and operational controls</li><li>Experience reviewing and improving operational processes</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive automation and efficiency initiatives</li><li>Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams</li><li>Experience with Advent Geneva</li><li>Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)</li><li>Experience with financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Onsite required - London based </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjAxMTMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is not your average BA role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid Working in Central London </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you want visibility, influence, and a seat at the table, keep reading.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Ltd have partnered with a major international bank building out its UK compliance capability, and they need a sharp, commercially-minded Business Analyst to come in and make an impact from day one.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work directly with the Head of Compliance & MLRO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own critical regulatory data and MI reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Influence key compliance decisions and strategy</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be part of a globally recognised banking group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Genuine career acceleration opportunity</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Be Doing</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Take control of compliance data, reporting and governance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver insightful MI that drives decision-making</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead on regulatory change and impact assessments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner across Risk, Legal, IT and Front Office</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in audits, controls and financial crime frameworks</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You Bring</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid experience as a Business Analyst within banking compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong grasp of FCA regulations, AML, KYC and financial crime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven track record in MI reporting and data analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) with exposure to SQL or BI tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator who can engage senior stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus points for ICA qualifications and exposure to MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is your chance to step into a role where you're not just ticking boxes you're shaping how compliance operates within a serious banking environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're feeling underutilised, too siloed, or not getting the exposure you deserve, this is your move.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">APPLY NOW!!!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS40NTk4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
