Technical Business Analyst

DigX
Telford
1 year ago
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Are you looking for a new role where you can make an impact?


Do you have experience in market and asset data analysis?


Are you comfortable engaging with third parties and internal teams to document and agree on complex requirements?


About us:

DigX has built its reputation as a leader in digital transformation, specialising in the financial services sector. Over the years, we’ve expanded our reach, collaborating with top-tier professional services firms and FTSE 100 clients across both public and private sectors.


Operating across the US, EU, UK, Isle of Man, and UAE, we are at the forefront of a market set to hit $2.8 trillion by 2025. With 70% of transformation projects failing without the right partner, we see a massive opportunity for growth. We're building out a dynamic team to seize this opportunity.


Role Description:

As a Technical Business Analyst at DigX, you will be part of a team playing a pivotal role in driving Data Initiative for one of the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business by focusing on market and asset data analysis and supporting the data architecture and operating model design.


What you will be doing within the team:

  • Engaging with third parties, including market data vendors and service providers, to document and agree on complex requirements.
  • Performing detailed analysis to support the data architecture and data operating model design, including look-through and data enrichment.
  • Collaborating with internal teams such as Market Data, Governance, and Finance to document and agree on complex requirements.
  • Supporting the provision of asset data to finance through detailed analysis and documentation.
  • Delivering technical user stories to the Data and Reporting development teams for Data Initiative deliverables.
  • Supporting business readiness activities, including testing, as required.


Who We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with a focus on market and asset data.
  • Proven experience within Investment/Asset Management
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed analysis and documentation.
  • Experience working with market data vendors and service providers.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with data architecture and data operating model design.
  • Ability to deliver technical user stories and support development teams.


Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Salary and annual salary reviews
  • Full training on all aspects of market and asset data analysis.
  • Travel Expenses.
  • Monthly company events.
  • Work with some of the largest organisations within the UK.


If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team!

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