Funds Technology – Data Analyst Manager Assistant Manager Senior Consultant

Grant Thornton
Belfast
1 month ago
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Description


Join our fast-growing Technology Consulting team where you will work at the intersection of data strategy and financial services technology. As a Data Analyst specialising in Funds Technology you will collaborate with leading asset managers, fund administrators and institutional investors to unlock business value through smarter data use, system optimisation and digital innovation. This role blends business analysis, stakeholder engagement and hands‑on data expertise to shape how funds clients harness information for decision‑making and operational efficiency.


This is a client-facing consulting role designed for data professionals with strong business analyst capabilities and a desire to deliver change in a dynamic international environment. This hybrid role necessitates on‑site presence at client site as required by project or business needs.


Embrace the possibility to apply at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.


Roles & Responsibilities

Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas including:


Funds Technology Analysis

  • Lead and support data‑driven projects across the investment lifecycle: from client onboarding and NAV oversight to investor reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Elicit documents and translate complex business requirements into data and technology solutions.
  • Engage stakeholders across business and technology teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Perform detailed data analysis, data quality assessment and reconciliation across systems and sources.
  • Design and improve operational processes through automation, analytics and system integration.
  • Contribute to the development of data governance frameworks, metadata management and control structures.
  • Prepare technical and business documentation including data dictionaries, workflow diagrams and business requirements documents.
  • Support client workshops, solution testing and deployment activities.

Business Development

  • Support and drive business development initiatives including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities.
  • Work with colleagues to ensure data integrity and regulatory alignment in business development efforts.
  • Recommend improvements to data pipelines, dashboards and reporting tools to support business growth.

Skills and Experience


Education and Certifications

  • A third-level degree with a strong academic record in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science).
  • Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience in data analysis, business analysis or technology consulting within financial services, ideally funds or asset management.
  • Working knowledge of SQL or similar querying languages.

Required Experience: Manager


Key Skills

Databases, Data Analytics, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI, R, Tableau, Data Management, Data Mining, SAS, Data Analysis Skills, Analytics


Employment Type: Full-Time


Vacancy: 1


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