Business analyst - private equity

Working with clients across Europe, you will be responsible for supporting projects to drive operational improvements within investment firms. These projects usually involve working with significant amounts of financial data and typically centre around digital transformation e.g. implementing a new system. You must be comfortable working across multiple projects in a busy team, with a flexible mix of office-based and home-working arrangements.

In this role you will:

1. Overseeing project deliverables including managing and delegating to junior resources as well as supporting the lead consultant to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
2. Work closely with lead consultants to support each project engagement from scoping through to solution design, testing, training and implementation
3. Data analysis and data modelling, including advanced MS Excel and experience using data visualisation tools like Power BI & Tableau
4. Analyse financial data, transforming and reconciling end results to support data migration and technology implementation
5. Deliver high quality outputs, using data to draw meaningful conclusions and presenting the client with more than just the numbers
6. Lead Project Management Office (PMO) activities, as well as building an in-depth understanding about the private equity and alternative investment industry.

The successful business analyst will:

1. Hold a degree or post graduate qualification in a related field, such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Technology, Engineering or Economics
2. Excellent skills in MS Excel, including advanced functions, macros and pivot tables
3. Candidates with experience of working with financial data or working with technical tools such as SQL & Power BI will be at an advantage
4. Have previous experience with a financial organisation or consulting firm
5. Be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career in the management consulting industry, and a passion for technology
6. Have experience with eFront, iLevel, Lemonedge, Allvue, Investran, Dynamo, Dealcloud or similar private equity or fund administration software - highly desirable
7. Have good attention to detail and be comfortable working with data and software packages. You will also have exceptional communication skills and be able to build relationships with people at various levels within an organisation.

This client offers a competitive base salary, a comprehensive package including private health cover and contributory pension, as well as study support for professional training and qualifications.