Finance Data Business Analyst

Finance Data Business Analyst

Full-Time No working from home possible
Essential Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse complex data and improve governance in finance models.
  • Company: Join a leading Tier 1 UK bank on a transformative project.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work model, and potential for contract extension.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work independently and tackle complex data challenges.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on regulatory change and data transparency.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Business Analyst in a Tier 1 banking environment.

Urgent Contract Opportunity for a Senior Finance Data Business Analyst (Model Risk).

Location: UK Hybrid (Typically 12 days per week on-site in London).

Contract: Initial contract until December 2026 with strong extension potential.

Rate: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35.

We're supporting a Tier 1 UK bank on a major Model Risk transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Data Business Analyst to join a long-term regulatory change initiative. This role will focus on improving the transparency, traceability and governance of data used within Finance and Risk models.

Key responsibilities:

  • Analyse and interpret model documentation and data flows.
  • Document model inputs, data lineage and data definitions.
  • Identify gaps in data ownership, governance and controls.
  • Engage senior stakeholders to gather and validate information.
  • Produce high-quality data dictionaries, lineage documentation and process maps.
  • Support improvements to model governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Work independently to investigate and solve complex data challenges.

Essential experience:

  • Previous Business Analyst experience within a Tier 1 banking environment.
  • Strong background in data analysis, data lineage, data management.

Finance Data Business Analyst employer: Essential Consulting

Join a leading global bank that prioritises employee development and offers a dynamic work culture, where your expertise in Monday.com will be valued in driving significant infrastructure projects. With a hybrid working model based in Birmingham or Sheffield, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a collaborative team that fosters innovation and growth opportunities, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.

Essential Consulting

Contact Details:

Essential Consulting Recruitment Team

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