IT Business Partner - Data Specialism and Major IT Projects in Manchester

If you’re looking to play a key role in shaping data strategy and driving optimisation initiatives within a fast growing, international organisation—and you bring several years of experience in Finance or Banking—this could be the right opportunity for you.

We are seeking an IT Business Partner – Data Specialism and Major IT Projects, to play a key role in advancing the company’s data and operational management initiatives. This position offers a distinctive opportunity to contribute during a period of significant transformation, allowing the successful candidate to influence both strategic decision-making and the development of IT solutions that support the organisation’s long‑term goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and create customised solutions that are scalable and future‑proof.
• Contributing to the management and development of the company’s data governance provisions, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that data products and application services supplied by partners and vendors comply with our governance policies and best practices and seek opportunities for improvement where applicable.
• Providing data‑driven insights to support the company’s business decisions and reporting.
• Effectively supporting team members and business users with a good understanding of applications, business processes and underlying data structures.
• Facilitating access to high‑quality data for both internal teams and external regulators and partners.
• Engaging with Project Managers, Business and technical owners to support operations with new and ongoing projects, helping ensure timely and budget‑friendly delivery, whilst assisting in driving the greatest possible value and impact.
• Working closely with Data Governance team to provide first‑class service.
• Assisting in the advancement of the Business Partner capability beyond just the role and function, sharing ownership with the full BP community with the aim of continuous improvement, and to actively mature the Application Management and Data Governance discipline.

Skills and Experience

• University education in data and/or applications and architecture; or equivalent several years of work experience.
• A strong technical understanding that enables you to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• At least 3 years of experience within the financial sector, preferably in the banking or credit industry.
• Experience in driving change and influencing the development of data and IT solutions.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally - from overall planning to practical implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and the ability to extract and analyse data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this stakeholder‑focused role involves working with colleagues across multiple European countries and varying levels of seniority.
• Results‑oriented professional with a strong dedication to achieving objectives and delivering high‑quality solutions based on best practices and established principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to maintain robust relationships.
• Experience contributing to or shaping data strategy, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable data initiatives while effectively representing the IT department and ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and organisational goals.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, enabling you to make well‑considered decisions that optimise resource utilisation.
• Passionate about technology and enthusiastic about emerging trends in data and IT.
• Excellent at creating clarity and structure while maintaining the flexibility needed in a dynamic environment.
• You are committed to achieving successful outcomes and can operate effectively at all levels, moving seamlessly from strategic planning to hands‑on implementation to drive progress and deliver results.

About Hoist Finance

Hoist Finance is an asset manager specialising in non‑performing loans (NPLs). For more than 25 years, we have focused on investing in and managing debt portfolios and have become one of the leading debt restructuring companies in Europe. We purchase NPLs from our partners, international banks and financial institutions. After purchasing a portfolio, we aim to come to amicable arrangements with our customers by setting up sustainable repayment plans. Apart from helping people to get back on track financially, this also contributes to upholding a sustainable, fair and stable credit market since we help banks to offload their balance sheet, free up resources for their respective core business and meet their regulatory requirements. Hoist Finance’s overall purpose is to contribute to a healthy and inclusive financial ecosystem.

What Hoist Finance offers you:

• An international work environment where you will collaborate with dedicated and skilled colleagues and vendors from various parts of the globe.
• A strategic role in which your contributions will significantly impact the entire organization.
• An opportunity to influence and drive the development of the company’s data asset and subsequently IT solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• A dynamic and flexible workplace that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, integrity and transparency.

Salary & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working (with 2 days per week in our MediaCityUK office)
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Electric car scheme
• Nursery benefit
• Company pension
• Buy/sell holiday options
• Access to a wide range of retail, lifestyle and leisure discounts
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Regular social events and team activities
• The chance to work with an amazing, friendly and collaborative team

Is this your next challenge? We encourage you to apply for the position of IT Business Partner - Data Specialism and Major IT Projects, and become part of an innovative and expanding global company. Here, you will have the opportunity to influence, develop, and make a significant impact.

The position is a full‑time permanent position located at the Hoist Finance office in Media City, Manchester, UK. We provide hybrid working.