VP Trade Data Lead Business Analyst

VP Data Lead Business Analyst - Banking

Location: London Salary: Up to £100,000 + bonus

A leading Bank is seeking a VP Data Lead Business Analyst to join a brand-new function within their central data organisation. This is a strategic role positioned at the heart of the bank's data ecosystem, supporting global trading functions and driving the evolution of a key enterprise-wide data platform.

About the Role:

You will sit within the central data team responsible for the bank-wide data store used for all trade capture across the Investment Bank. With 70 projects running annually, this is a high-impact, fast-moving environment where you will work across multiple asset classes and be involved in both short-term and long-term transformation initiatives.

• Supporting the migration and onboarding of internal consumers onto the central data store.
• Conducting analysis on data needs, flows, and integration requirements.
• Partnering with global business and technology teams as the function scales.

Longer-term, the team is also beginning to explore AI/ML capabilities, giving excellent exposure to emerging initiatives.

What they're Looking for:

• Experience working within Investment Banking, ideally covering Equity Derivatives, FX, Securities, or Rates.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, derivatives concepts, and market data.
• Ability to work in a central data or cross-asset environment, managing multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, analytical mindset suited to a high-volume project pipeline.

Why Apply:

• Join a brand-new hire in a strategically important function.
• Step up into a VP-level role with senior leadership visibility.
• Influence the data strategy for an Investment Bank undergoing major modernisation.
• Work across all trading areas while shaping how consumers interact with the firm's core data platform.