Business Analyst (London Area)

Business Analyst – Front Office Technology

London

Contract

£650-£850 inside IR35

*Front Office Investment Banking/ Investment Management background is essential*

We’re working with a major financial player looking for a Business Analyst to support their front office technology team. This is a critical front-office role, working closely with quant researchers and fund managers to triage production issues, manage technology enhancements, and ensure the seamless operation of their quant research platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Issue Triage: Act as the first line of support for production issues, assessing severity, impact, and priority to minimise disruption to the quant research process.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with quants and business users, challenging assumptions and understanding the business impact of technical issues.
• Requirements Gathering: Capture clear, actionable business requirements for new features and system enhancements, ensuring alignment with broader research goals.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Bridge the gap between quant teams, developers, and infrastructure, ensuring smooth project delivery and effective issue resolution.
• Data Analysis and Troubleshooting: Use data tools (e.g., SQL, Python) to validate issues and ensure data quality where appropriate.
• Testing and Documentation: Support UAT and system testing, including writing test cases, managing defect logs, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the support process, reduce downtime, and streamline quant workflows.

What We’re Looking For:

• Around 5 years of experience and upwards in a front office technology-focused Business Analyst role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess production issues quickly.
• Experience working closely with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge stakeholders and translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or data analysis tools (helpful but not essential).

Bonus Points For:

• Buy-side experience / systematic trading experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join an elite technology team supporting a high-performing systematic trading business - apply now for a fast turnaround.