Data Analyst- ESG/Data

VP - Technical Systems Analyst (ECB Onboarding, Risk / ESG) Location: London Department: IT Contract Type: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Rate: Up to £540 per dayPosition Overview We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced VP-level Technical Systems Analyst to support the analysis and implementation of a new enterprise data platform with a focus on Risk and ESG reporting. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in business and systems analysis within banking or financial services, with strong capability across technical requirements definition, data architecture, and database-driven solution design. This role will play a critical part in supporting regulatory and ESG-driven data initiatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.Key Responsibilities • Contribute to the technical implementation of ESG reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business requirements. • Gather, analyse, and document technical and non-functional requirements, translating system constraints and architectural considerations into Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs) or equivalent specifications. • Partner closely with Business, Risk, Compliance, Sustainability, Data Governance, and IT delivery teams to support end-to-end solution design and execution. • Facilitate IT delivery activities including solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment, working with both internal teams and external vendors. • Drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment, ensuring clear scope definition, technical feasibility, and delivery accountability. • Ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies relating to ESG, data governance, and risk management. • Define, document, and maintain data lineage across upstream and downstream systems for critical datasets. • Contribute to database design, including schema development, normalization, optimisation, and performance considerations. • Produce and review conceptual, logical, and physical data models. • Collaborate with architects and engineers to define data pipelines, integration patterns, and metadata structures. • Ensure alignment with data-architecture principles, BCBS239 data-quality expectations, and strong data-management practices. • Develop and maintain ERDs, data dictionaries, and supporting documentation. • Support the implementation of lineage tooling, metadata repositories, and structured data-governance workflows.Required Qualifications • Minimum 10 years' experience in business or systems analysis, preferably within banking or financial services. • Proven experience in data analysis, data modelling, and database design. • Strong understanding of technical and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, scalability, and resilience. • Experience with interface specifications, data mapping, and integration design. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical teams. • Experience working closely with product owners, data engineers, and QA teams in delivery environments. • Strong experience within Agile / Scrum teams, including writing user stories. • Hands-on experience with data profiling and data validation activities. • Familiarity with regulatory compliance, particularly in ESG-related contexts.Preferred Skills & Experience • Exposure to management information (MI) and analytics platforms. • Experience with Azure-based data platforms, including Azure Data Factory and Databricks. • Knowledge of external emissions and environmental data providers. • Strong understanding of modern data platforms and enterprise IT frameworks. • Experience working within BCBS239-aligned environments. • Understanding of regulatory ESG and sustainability reporting requirements. • Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and SQL. • Experience across both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. • High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in high-pressure environments.Education • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Advanced qualifications or certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or CTPRA are advantageous.Contract & Rate • Inside IR35 - Umbrella only • Up to £540 per day, dependent on experience