Investment Data Analyst - InsideIR35 - London

Key Responsibilities • Support data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure the accuracy and completeness of portfolio holdings, reference data and risk metrics. • Perform detailed analysis of investment data and investigate data anomalies, exceptions and reconciliation breaks, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate. • Validate and maintain holdings and transaction data across the BlackRock Aladdin platform and internal investment systems. • Partner with Investment Operations, Portfolio Management and Technology teams to support front-to-back investment processes and portfolio oversight activities. • Contribute to the automation and optimisation of reconciliation and reporting processes, leveraging SQL and other analytical tools to improve operational efficiency. • Produce data analysis and management information to support investment decision-making and operational reporting. • Support internal projects and strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvement and documenting operating procedures and controls. • Assist with trade management activities and the monitoring of portfolio exposures across fixed income and multi-asset investment portfolios. • Work with market and reference data sourced from Bloomberg Terminal and other external providers to ensure consistency and accuracy across platforms. • Support investment performance, valuation and risk reporting processes. Required Experience and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another relevant discipline. • 5+ years' experience within Investment Operations, Middle Office, Investment Management or Financial Services environments. • Strong understanding of investment products and financial markets, with experience across fixed income and multi-asset portfolios highly desirable. • Proven experience supporting portfolio management, trade lifecycle management, investment data management and reconciliation processes. • Strong SQL skills with experience querying, analysing and manipulating large datasets. • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform complex analysis and data validation. • Experience with BlackRock Aladdin, including portfolio holdings, reference data and investment operations workflows. • Hands-on experience using Bloomberg Terminal for market data, security reference data and investment analysis. • Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI is advantageous. • Exposure to investment performance, risk analytics and portfolio reporting processes would be beneficial. • Knowledge of automation techniques and scripting languages such as Python would be advantageous. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Experience • Experience within insurance asset management, pensions, wealth management or institutional investment environments. • Exposure to investment accounting, performance measurement and regulatory reporting. • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and controls. • Experience working with globally distributed teams and supporting strategic transformation initiatives.