Data Analyst - Asset Management - Contract

Key responsibilities

• Data mapping and inventory
• Vendor and cost analysis
• Data blueprint and governance
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting

My client, a leading investment manager in London is looking for a Data Analyst on a contract basis.

You will work across business functions and technology to map current data usage and produce practical analysis that informs decisions on data consumption and procurement.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience in a data analysis role within asset management, investment management or financial services.
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to write complex queries that extract, transform and analyse large datasets across multiple sources.
• Hands-on experience with Aladdin (BlackRock), including familiarity with its data structures, APIs and reporting capabilities.
• Experience running data mapping, data lineage or data inventory exercises at an enterprise or programme level.
• Ability to analyse vendor relationships and data contracts, and to identify duplication and rationalisation opportunities.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking, with the ability to turn complex data landscapes into clear, actionable findings.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with data governance frameworks or data strategy initiatives.
• Familiarity with other investment management platforms and data providers, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv / LSEG or MSCI.
• Experience working in a PMO or change environment alongside project managers and business analysts.
• Knowledge of data procurement and vendor management within a regulated financial services firm.
• Exposure to data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau, for presenting analysis to non-technical audiences.