Business Analyst, Real Assets

Business Analyst, Real Assets

Full-Time 49500 - 60500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Macquarie Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support digital solutions that enhance investment lifecycle management and improve data flows.
  • Company: Join a leading global financial services group with a strong track record of profitability.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
  • Other info: Inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives and offering excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while developing your analytical skills.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years as a Business Analyst in financial services; agile experience preferred.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.

Our Digital team is at the forefront of our digitalisation strategy, driving future scalability and unlocking operational efficiencies, while upholding our risk standard and improving the experiences of our colleagues and clients. Our teams help to unlock these strategic benefits by defining, delivering and embedding digital solutions across our value chain, working in partnership with key stakeholders across the business. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

As an Associate Business Analyst within our Real Assets Digital team, you will support the delivery of digital solutions that enhance how Investment Professionals manage the investment lifecycle. You will help gather and document business requirements, assist in analysing existing processes, and support the team in identifying opportunities to improve data flows and integration across our internal digital platforms. Working closely with senior Business Analysts, product managers, and technology partners, you will help translate business needs into clear requirements, support user acceptance testing, and contribute to documentation that keeps our knowledge base current. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and platforms, with the opportunity to build your analytical and delivery skills within a supportive team.

What You Offer

  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst within financial services; experience within Private Markets is highly advantageous.
  • Experience in an agile environment, with hands‑on use of Jira and Confluence, and preferably exposure to working in cross-disciplined teams and across global time zones.
  • Adept at gathering business requirements directly from end users and translating them into clear, well‑documented user stories; comfortable with supporting user acceptance testing; and able to contribute ideas for new platform features.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging a wide range of internal stakeholders.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills; exposure to data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel and Power BI is advantageous, as is an interest in how AI‑enabled solutions can improve investment operations.

What We Offer Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
  • 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
  • Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
  • Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
  • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
  • Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
  • Recognition and service awards.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment.

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk‑adjusted returns.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio‑economic background. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

Business Analyst, Real Assets employer: Macquarie Group

Macquarie Asset Management is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team while engaging with stakeholders globally, all within a supportive environment that encourages innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology. Join us in shaping a fulfilling career that not only drives your professional development but also contributes to a better future for our clients and communities.

Macquarie Group

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Macquarie Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Analyst, Real Assets

Business Analysis
Agile Methodology
Jira
Confluence
User Requirements Gathering
User Acceptance Testing
Communication Skills