Lead Technical Business Analyst – Performance Attribution

Lead Technical Business Analyst – Performance Attribution London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office) Contract via an Umbrella Company set up. Competitive day rate 12-month contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Business Analyst with deep knowledge of performance attribution to join a high-profile change programme within a global financial services organisation. This role is instrumental in delivering technology-driven solutions, focusing on data integrity, performance calculation workflows, and stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams. You’ll work closely with programme leadership and third-party vendors to ensure successful execution. Key Responsibilities • Lead the technology workstream of a major change initiative, partnering with programme leadership and external providers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. • Translate complex business, functional, and technical requirements into structured solution documentation and deliverables. • Conduct in-depth data analysis to support solution design, impact assessments, and validation processes. • Embed robust data governance and management practices to ensure data quality and compliance throughout the solution lifecycle. • Coordinate and/or conduct development analysis and testing activities. • Support planning, estimation, and delivery tracking throughout all phases of the project, including test execution and user acceptance. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience in performance attribution analysis within asset or investment management. • Practical experience using the B-One performance calculation engine. • Strong understanding of investment products and how they affect portfolio performance. • Proficiency in SQL and advanced data analysis techniques. • Ability to bridge business and technical requirements, delivering clear and actionable documentation. • Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders across technology and business functions. • Background in financial services, preferably within asset management or related domains. • Proficient in creating visual and technical artefacts (e.g., Visio, iServer) to support solution design and communication. • Experience working with distributed teams across multiple geographies and time zones. Desirable: • Exposure to large-scale transformation or vendor integration programmes. • Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments. • Familiarity with enterprise data architecture principles and data governance frameworks.