Senior Business Analyst - Alternatives / Private Markets in London

Is this for you? You are an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in alternative investments / private markets, looking to take the next step in your career. You enjoy working at the intersection of business, technology, and data, and you want to play a key role in delivering impactful solutions for clients in a complex and fast‑moving environment. You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into clear requirements, and contributing to high‑quality delivery across projects.

For our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support the delivery of services for clients operating in the alternatives space. This position is open to candidates within commuting distance of our offices in Amsterdam and London, as well as those willing to relocate. In our growing business, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in alternative asset management, take ownership of workstreams, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to thought leadership while helping clients navigate change.

Have you got the skills?

• You have completed a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g. Economics, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to understand and document complex business processes and data flows.
• Solid experience working within Alternative Investments / Private Equity / Venture Capital / Real Assets environments.
• Experience with investment management platforms such as eFront, Allvue, Dynamo, Intapp DealCloud, or similar best‑in‑class systems.
• Strong requirements‑gathering and documentation skills (functional and non‑functional).
• Ability to work confidently with stakeholders at different seniority levels.
• A desire to learn more about the system landscape for alternative investments / private markets.
• Structured way of working and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Have you got the experience?

• We are looking for someone with 5+ years of relevant experience, including:
• Business analysis experience within private equity/alternative investments.
• Exposure to Private Equity and/or Venture Capital operating models.
• Supporting or leading technology implementations, system upgrades, or process transformation initiatives.
• Working with data, reporting, and integration requirements.
• Consulting or client‑facing experience in an international environment.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.

Most importantly, you are proactive, delivery‑focused, and motivated to make a real impact for clients.

What's the job description?

As a Senior Business Analyst Alternatives, you will take a leading role across projects, depending on your experience and client needs:

• Lead and facilitate requirements‑gathering workshops.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications.
• Support solution design and act as a bridge between business and technical teams.
• Contribute to software implementations and system configurations.
• Oversee and support testing activities and issue resolution.
• Support reporting, data validation, and process optimisation.
• Engage closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coach and support junior consultants and analysts.
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and best practices.

You will work as part of a collaborative and international team, with responsibility and autonomy that grows alongside your impact.

Who are we?

We are a growing technology consulting firm specialised in the alternative investments industry. We believe in doing things differently. While we are focused on our clients and their results, we deliver success through asset‑based consulting. By combining deep industry knowledge with the right tools and technology, we enable faster and more effective implementation of change. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to hiring talented individuals based purely on skills and ability. We value strong soft skills alongside solid business and technical expertise.

Who does this vacancy apply to?

This position is available to candidates within commuting distance of our offices in Amsterdam, London, and Belgrade, as well as those willing and able to relocate to either location on short notice.

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