Investment Data Analyst

A rapidly scaling, technology-driven organisation at the intersection of data, finance and advanced analytics is seeking an Investment Data Analyst to join its high-performing team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Formed as a joint venture between a global consulting firm and a leading hedge fund, the business has grown from 0 to more than 150 people in just over two years, attracting exceptional talent from across the UK and internationally. With a clear ambition to build a centre of excellence in the North East, this is a unique opportunity to work within a hedge fund environment—without relocating to London—while contributing to complex, real-world investment challenges.

As an Investment Data Analyst, you will play a key role in managing, analysing and enhancing financial data that underpins investment decision-making.

Working closely with trading teams, quants and investment desks, you will transform raw data into meaningful insights, ensuring quality, consistency and usability across the platform.

This is a highly collaborative and analytical position, combining technical data skills with a strong understanding of financial markets. You will sit at the intersection of data, technology and investment, helping to shape how data is used across the business.

• Manage and curate raw data from external vendors and across the financial ecosystem. 

• Partner with trading teams and investment specialists to deliver insights, analysis and visualisations. 

• Identify gaps in data coverage and work collaboratively to resolve them. 

• Ensure data quality, consistency and completeness across all systems. 

• Develop and maintain documentation, including data dictionaries and definitions.

• Work alongside Data Engineers and technology teams to enhance data platforms and processes. 

• Stay current with industry trends, data vendors and evolving tooling. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious individual with a passion for financial data and its application in investment management. You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex problems.

You are likely to bring:

• A strong academic background, including a 2:1 (or above) from a leading university and excellent A-Level results (or equivalents). 
• A demonstrable interest in financial markets and investment management.
• Strong technical capability in Python and SQL. 
• Experience in data analysis, including visualisation and exploratory techniques. 
• A detail-focused approach with the ability to interrogate and validate complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, strong ownership and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Desirable:

• Experience working within financial services or investment environments. 

• Familiarity with financial data vendors and data sourcing techniques.