Business Analyst

About the Company Our Investment Management client is looking to hire a Contract Business Analyst who has experience of Client Data Models/MDM. About the Role Experience from a data perspective (e.g. Client Data Modelling / MDM / Data Governance) will be essential Strong experience in designing/implementing client data models within Asset Managers (for CRMs) will have the advantage. You’ll need to have a good mix of business/technical skills as you will be expected to work with Distribution/Client Service/Finance stakeholders to understand their requirements and then design/implement with Data & Technology specialists. Responsibilities • Experienced analysis for the Global Client Data Model, including legal entities, organisational hierarchies, relationships and identifiers (e.g. DUNS / LEI where applicable). • Work with business stakeholders (Distribution, Marketing, Client Services, Finance, Data Office) to define enterprise-level client definitions, attributes and hierarchy rules. • Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements for client mastering, enrichment, matching, survivorship and data quality. • Support the design of the Enterprise Client Master operating model, including stewardship roles, governance processes and data ownership. • Collaborate closely with Data, Architecture, Engineering, UX and CRM BAs to ensure alignment between business requirements, data models and platform capabilities. • Contribute to decisions on Build vs Buy for MDM / Client Master tooling and document functional and non-functional requirements. Required experience • Strong understanding of Asset Management operating models, including institutional and wholesale distribution, client servicing, and fund structures. • Experience working in B2B business contexts, with complex client organisations, multi‑entity relationships and long‑cycle sales and servicing models. • Understanding of how clients, consultants, intermediaries, mandates and legal entities are represented and related within Asset Management firms. • Produce high-quality analysis artefacts including: Data definitions and logical data models, Hierarchy and relationship rules, Business rules and acceptance criteria, JIRA Features, Stories and Acceptance Criteria (Feature → Story → AC). • Support testing and validation of mastered client data within Salesforce CRM, Data Cloud 360 and downstream analytics (e.g. Tableau). Preferred Skills • Exposure to Salesforce Data Cloud, MDM platforms, or client/entity mastering solutions. • Experience working with external data providers (e.g. Dun & Bradstreet, LEI, reference data). • Financial Services or Asset Management experience (beneficial but not essential). • Familiarity with data governance, stewardship models and regulatory considerations. 6 months contract ( extendable ) City of London location Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite Equal Opportunity Statement Our Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout their organisation. They embrace all types of diversity.