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Funds Technology – Data Analyst Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Senior Consultant

Grant Thornton Ireland
Belfast
5 days ago
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We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.At Grant Thornton, we have over 3,000 people in 8 offices across Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda with a presence in over 130 countries globally, most recently merging with Grant Thornton US. Our most valuable asset is our people and this transformational step, combines the expertise and reach of both firms, creating tremendous growth and development opportunities for each individual at our firm. We operate as one team from multiple locations. This gives each employee the opportunity to work on both national and local projects. Our recent merger with Grant Thornton US affords our staff the opportunity to work on exciting global projects.We work as trusted advisors and are dedicated to supporting clients across the public and private sectors, bringing our specialist knowledge and global presence to help businesses succeed. Whether it’s collaborating to build thriving communities, working alongside regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or partnering with a diverse range of businesses, we will address the issues that matter most.At Grant Thornton, we don’t just predict your future, we build it.A Career at Grant ThorntonIf you are looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services, at Grant Thornton, we do things differently. We value fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity, building an inclusive working environment open to all. We are here to support you in the development of your career, provide flexibility where required and respect and value your experience.We want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best – it’s how it should be.Job Description & SummaryJoin 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 & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate 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, document, 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 ExperienceEducation 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.Skills and Competencies* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.* Experience working on transformation or change projects involving multiple stakeholders and systems.* Hands-on ability with Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).* Demonstrated understanding of process mapping, data workflows, and requirement traceability.* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.* Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trust and influence decision-makers.* Exposure to systems such as Aladdin by BlackRock, Yardi Investment Platform, Temenos Multifonds, or portfolio management tools.* Understanding of fund structures, regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD), and investment operations.* Experience with data migration, ETL, or systems integration.* Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).* Experience working in the Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Healthcare, Life Science & Public Sector preferred.Life at Grant Thornton****Reward and benefits:Our rewards and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.We offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits to suit your lifestyle: Employer Pension Contributions Career progression with an annual promotion cycle (dependent on eligibility) Professional subscriptions paid Health insurance group scheme discount* Annual flu vaccination* Employee assistance programme* Fresh fruit in each office daily* Cycle to Work scheme* Pay day breakfast* Be Well initiative* Travel ticket schemes* Funded sports and social events* Life assurance scheme* Employee discountsFind out more about the benefits at Grant Thornton here: .**Flexible working environment:**At Grant Thornton we promote a flexible working environment and are currently support a hybrid working model. We also offer employees the opportunity to avail of a compressed working week the Friday before each Bank Holiday and every week from June – August inclusive. This allows employees the opportunity to finish at 3pm on a Friday, subject to client approval.**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:**At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. Today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day
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