Data Business Analyst

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Senior Business Analyst - Futures Static Data & Operations

£600 per day | Hybrid (3 days in office)

We're supporting a leading financial services organisation on a large-scale transformation programme focused on the migration of critical Futures Operations functionality from GMI to a new target platform (XTP). As part of this initiative, we're seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong Futures Static Data and Markets Operations expertise to help drive the programme forward.This role sits at the heart of the change function, working closely with Operations, Technology and Business stakeholders to support the migration, optimise processes and ensure operational continuity throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the migration from GMI to XTP, ensuring minimal disruption to BAU operations.
• Work closely with Operations, Technology and Business teams to gather requirements, analyse processes and drive change initiatives.
• Provide expertise across Futures Static Data, including account setup, client data, product data, exchange data and operational workflows.
• Perform process mapping, impact assessments, gap analysis and documentation of current and future state processes.
• Support data migration, reconciliation, controls and data quality activities throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Coordinate stakeholders, manage priorities and help drive delivery across multiple operational workstreams.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate governance and escalation where required.

Required Experience

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst or BA/PM within financial markets environments.
• Proven background in Futures Operations, ETDs, Markets Operations or Trade Support functions.
• Hands-on experience working with Static Data and/or Reference Data.
• Experience supporting major platform migrations, transformation programmes or operational change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across business and technology teams.
• Ability to operate independently and quickly become effective in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Background

• Futures Operations
• Static Data
• Reference Data
• ETDs / Listed Derivatives
• Markets Operations
• Trade Support
• Account & Product Setup
• Platform Migrations
• Business Analysis & Change Delivery

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Business Analyst with deep Futures knowledge to join a high-profile transformation programme and play a key role in a strategic migration initiative.

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