Job Description
Mid-Level Data & Analytics Associate
Salary: £60,000
Location: London
Sector: Investment Banking
The Opportunity
A leading investment banking firm in London is seeking a Data & Analytics Associate to join its growing analytics function. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded data professional to work closely with front office, trading, and corporate finance teams, delivering insights that directly support investment strategy and business performance.
You will play a key role in analysing complex financial datasets, developing performance dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision making across the business. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, market analysis, and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
This position is well suited to someone with a strong analytical background who enjoys working with financial data and translating insights into meaningful business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Financial Insights
• Analyse financial and operational datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers
• Support deal teams, strategy, and finance functions with data-driven analysis
• Deliver insights that support investment decisions, portfolio performance, and revenue analysis
Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms
• Produce regular management reporting covering financial performance, pipeline activity, and market insights
• Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
Market and Business Analysis
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and sector performance to support investment strategy
• Work with finance and strategy teams to assess profitability and business performance
• Contribute to internal research and analytical projects that support corporate decision making
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with teams across Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Risk, and Strategy
• Present analytical findings clearly to senior stakeholders and decision makers
• Translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights
Process and Data Improvement
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality, reporting processes, and analytical capability
• Support the implementation of new analytical tools, models, and reporting frameworks
Skills and Experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to work with large datasets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling and complex data analysis
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, or similar data tools
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
Experience Required
• 3-5 years' experience in a data analytics, financial analytics, or business intelligence role
• Experience within financial services, investment banking, consulting, or asset management is highly desirable
• Understanding of financial markets, investment products, or corporate finance is advantageous
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline
Why Join
• Competitive salary of £60,000
• Opportunity to work in a high-performance investment banking environment
• Exposure to senior decision makers and strategic projects
• Work with complex financial datasets that directly influence investment strategy
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment with strong career development opportunities
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious analytics professional to build their career within investment banking while contributing to high-impact strategic and financial decisions.
