A leading asset management firm based in Manchester seeks a Security Architect to enhance the security of its Snowflake-based data platform on Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on designing security architectures, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with engineers. With a strong emphasis on developing and maintaining secure practices, the ideal candidate will have expertise in Snowflake on Azure security as well as familiarity with DevSecOps principles. This position offers a hands-on approach in a collaborative team environment, striving for frictionless and compliant delivery.
31/05/2026
Full time
A leading asset management firm based in Manchester seeks a Security Architect to enhance the security of its Snowflake-based data platform on Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on designing security architectures, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with engineers. With a strong emphasis on developing and maintaining secure practices, the ideal candidate will have expertise in Snowflake on Azure security as well as familiarity with DevSecOps principles. This position offers a hands-on approach in a collaborative team environment, striving for frictionless and compliant delivery.
Insight Investment is looking for Security Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the security of our Snowflake-based data platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role has been created to strengthen security-by-design principles throughout the platform's development and delivery processes. Working collaboratively within the team, you will partner closely with engineers and fellow architects to proactively identify cyber threats, devise proportionate security controls, and see these measures through to practical implementation. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring our platform remains secure and compliant, while supporting efficient and frictionless delivery. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented position, embedded within the wider Data Platform team. You will play a key part in shaping our secure system development practices, championing robust governance and regulatory compliance, and enabling trusted access to data for users across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Design and implement security architecture for the Snowflake data platform on Microsoft Azure, encompassing data, identity, network, and platform controls, while embedding security into Snowflake workspaces and GitHub-backed repositories (secure branching, code reviews, pipelines, secrets management, and deployment patterns) Secure integrations with Sigma, Collibra, on-premises systems, other clouds/SaaS, and third-party vendors by ensuring connectivity, authentication, data exchange, and auditability Lead threat modelling and hands-on security assessments for systems, data flows, integrations, and vendors; translate findings into actionable controls, prioritise remediation, and track closure Implement and refine controls across IAM (Entra ID/Azure AD, Snowflake roles/RBAC), networking (private endpoints, firewall rules), encryption and key management (customer-managed keys, Key Vault), secrets management, monitoring, and logging, ensuring operability and observability (logs, alerts, dashboards), incident response, and post-incident learning Define and embed reusable, automatable security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures in CI/CD; enforce secure data lifecycle controls (ingestion, storage, processing, sharing, retention/deletion), including classification, masking, and least-privilege access Work closely with the platform team and Internal Security to align on standards and enable secure delivery, contribute to Architecture Review Boards and technical risk management, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, industry, and enterprise standards, focusing on real risk reduction. Elevate the platform team's security maturity and mindset in the process Experience Required Snowflake on Azure security: role/warehouse design, RBAC, masking/row level controls, network policies, private connectivity, secure data sharing patterns Azure security: identity (Entra ID), network isolation (VNets, Private Link), Key Vault / customer managed keys, policy/blueprints, logging/monitoring GitHub security & DevSecOps: protected branches, code owners, signed commits, secrets management, GitHub Actions hardening, SAST/secret scanning, supply chain hygiene Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and pipeline embedded controls (policy as code, automated checks, drift detection) Threat modelling & risk assessment skills; ability to turn threats into concrete, testable mitigations and track them to done Zero Trust and principal of least privilege mindset; strong grasp of enforcing role entitlement over data security (classification, tokenisation/masking, lineage, audit) Security observability: designing for logs, metrics and alerts that support detection, response and auditability Working familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CSA Cloud Controls) to communicate design rationale in governance forums Clear, pragmatic communication to brief engineers, product, architects and ARB succinctly; documents decisions and residual risk Behaviours: collaborative, embedded, outcome focused, balances speed and safety, takes ownership, learns from incidents, influences through expertise, consultative stakeholder style, curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, transparent about trade offs and residual risk Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
31/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for Security Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. The role will focus on designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the security of our Snowflake-based data platform hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role has been created to strengthen security-by-design principles throughout the platform's development and delivery processes. Working collaboratively within the team, you will partner closely with engineers and fellow architects to proactively identify cyber threats, devise proportionate security controls, and see these measures through to practical implementation. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring our platform remains secure and compliant, while supporting efficient and frictionless delivery. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented position, embedded within the wider Data Platform team. You will play a key part in shaping our secure system development practices, championing robust governance and regulatory compliance, and enabling trusted access to data for users across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Design and implement security architecture for the Snowflake data platform on Microsoft Azure, encompassing data, identity, network, and platform controls, while embedding security into Snowflake workspaces and GitHub-backed repositories (secure branching, code reviews, pipelines, secrets management, and deployment patterns) Secure integrations with Sigma, Collibra, on-premises systems, other clouds/SaaS, and third-party vendors by ensuring connectivity, authentication, data exchange, and auditability Lead threat modelling and hands-on security assessments for systems, data flows, integrations, and vendors; translate findings into actionable controls, prioritise remediation, and track closure Implement and refine controls across IAM (Entra ID/Azure AD, Snowflake roles/RBAC), networking (private endpoints, firewall rules), encryption and key management (customer-managed keys, Key Vault), secrets management, monitoring, and logging, ensuring operability and observability (logs, alerts, dashboards), incident response, and post-incident learning Define and embed reusable, automatable security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures in CI/CD; enforce secure data lifecycle controls (ingestion, storage, processing, sharing, retention/deletion), including classification, masking, and least-privilege access Work closely with the platform team and Internal Security to align on standards and enable secure delivery, contribute to Architecture Review Boards and technical risk management, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, industry, and enterprise standards, focusing on real risk reduction. Elevate the platform team's security maturity and mindset in the process Experience Required Snowflake on Azure security: role/warehouse design, RBAC, masking/row level controls, network policies, private connectivity, secure data sharing patterns Azure security: identity (Entra ID), network isolation (VNets, Private Link), Key Vault / customer managed keys, policy/blueprints, logging/monitoring GitHub security & DevSecOps: protected branches, code owners, signed commits, secrets management, GitHub Actions hardening, SAST/secret scanning, supply chain hygiene Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and pipeline embedded controls (policy as code, automated checks, drift detection) Threat modelling & risk assessment skills; ability to turn threats into concrete, testable mitigations and track them to done Zero Trust and principal of least privilege mindset; strong grasp of enforcing role entitlement over data security (classification, tokenisation/masking, lineage, audit) Security observability: designing for logs, metrics and alerts that support detection, response and auditability Working familiarity with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CSA Cloud Controls) to communicate design rationale in governance forums Clear, pragmatic communication to brief engineers, product, architects and ARB succinctly; documents decisions and residual risk Behaviours: collaborative, embedded, outcome focused, balances speed and safety, takes ownership, learns from incidents, influences through expertise, consultative stakeholder style, curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, transparent about trade offs and residual risk Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our Solution Design team. In this role, the successful candidate will help design and evolve investment and risk management strategies for both existing and prospective clients, while contributing to the development of new solutions to meet future needs. The team work closely with colleagues across portfolio management, quantitative analysis, client coverage, solution design to help deliver thoughtful and client-focused outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in investment strategy while working on innovative solutions for a wide range of clients. The individual will be supported to grow skills, build on confidence, and progress their career over time. Role Responsibilities: •Build an understanding of Insight's investment strategies and solutions, and how these can be adapted to meet the needs of different clients. •Work with clients and consultants to develop tailored investment solutions, with opportunities to take a leading role over time. •Participate in client meetings alongside client directors, contributing to discussions and representing the solutions team. •Support the presentation of Insight's strategies and capabilities in consultant research meetings. •Contribute to new business proposals and pitches, particularly the design of investment solutions. •Support client directors in responding to client queries and day-to-day requests. •Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model liabilities and help design liability hedging and asset protection strategies. •Work with portfolio managers to develop and implement portfolio strategies, including supporting transitions and refining client solutions. •Contribute to team-wide initiatives, including strategic projects, business planning, and the development of new investment strategies. Experience Required: We are interested in candidates who bring a combination of the following skills, experience, and potential: •Actuarial certification or CFA designation would be advantageous but not essential. •An interest in investment strategy and financial markets. •Experience with, or material exposure to, analytical frameworks such as asset-liability modelling (ALM). •Understanding of institutional investors (such as pension schemes or insurance companies). •A problem-solving mindset, with curiosity and a desire to learn new skills. •Ability to work collaboratively with others, while also taking ownership of tasks with appropriate support. •Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain potentially complex ideas in a straightforward way. •Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work. •Interest in technology and how tools such as AI can support internal processes and better outcomes for clients. We value transferable skills and welcome applicants from related fields. Insight Investment is an equal opportunities employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment: Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
28/05/2026
Full time
Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our Solution Design team. In this role, the successful candidate will help design and evolve investment and risk management strategies for both existing and prospective clients, while contributing to the development of new solutions to meet future needs. The team work closely with colleagues across portfolio management, quantitative analysis, client coverage, solution design to help deliver thoughtful and client-focused outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in investment strategy while working on innovative solutions for a wide range of clients. The individual will be supported to grow skills, build on confidence, and progress their career over time. Role Responsibilities: •Build an understanding of Insight's investment strategies and solutions, and how these can be adapted to meet the needs of different clients. •Work with clients and consultants to develop tailored investment solutions, with opportunities to take a leading role over time. •Participate in client meetings alongside client directors, contributing to discussions and representing the solutions team. •Support the presentation of Insight's strategies and capabilities in consultant research meetings. •Contribute to new business proposals and pitches, particularly the design of investment solutions. •Support client directors in responding to client queries and day-to-day requests. •Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model liabilities and help design liability hedging and asset protection strategies. •Work with portfolio managers to develop and implement portfolio strategies, including supporting transitions and refining client solutions. •Contribute to team-wide initiatives, including strategic projects, business planning, and the development of new investment strategies. Experience Required: We are interested in candidates who bring a combination of the following skills, experience, and potential: •Actuarial certification or CFA designation would be advantageous but not essential. •An interest in investment strategy and financial markets. •Experience with, or material exposure to, analytical frameworks such as asset-liability modelling (ALM). •Understanding of institutional investors (such as pension schemes or insurance companies). •A problem-solving mindset, with curiosity and a desire to learn new skills. •Ability to work collaboratively with others, while also taking ownership of tasks with appropriate support. •Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain potentially complex ideas in a straightforward way. •Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work. •Interest in technology and how tools such as AI can support internal processes and better outcomes for clients. We value transferable skills and welcome applicants from related fields. Insight Investment is an equal opportunities employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment: Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks a Solution Architect to join its Data Platform team. The role involves designing scalable solutions on Snowflake in Microsoft Azure. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, particularly in implementing data ingestion pipelines and SQL skills. Insight is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
23/05/2026
Full time
A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks a Solution Architect to join its Data Platform team. The role involves designing scalable solutions on Snowflake in Microsoft Azure. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, particularly in implementing data ingestion pipelines and SQL skills. Insight is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Insight Investment is looking for a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. This is a hands on, delivery focused role responsible for designing and implementing pragmatic, scalable solutions on top of Insight's Snowflake based Data Platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. Joining an established Data Platform team in the early stages of growing out solutions in Snowflake, the role focuses on turning platform intent and capability gaps into real, production ready implementations that can scale with the organisation. Sitting between Platform Architecture, Data Architecture, and delivery teams, the Solution Architect ensures that enterprise data management capabilities such as metadata management, lifecycle governance, auditability, and operational resilience are embedded into solutions from the outset. This is a delivery adjacent role with accountability for ensuring platform capabilities are not just well designed, but usable, supportable, and actively adopted as the Snowflake platform matures. Role Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable, production ready solutions that address platform capability gaps and business requirements, aligned to Snowflake on Azure and compliant with end to end SSDLC and enterprise technology change policies Define and maintain reference architectures, solution patterns, and exemplar implementations to support adoption, ensure architectural transparency, and enable consistent use across teams Work hands on with delivery teams to validate and implement solution designs, acting as a technical authority on Snowflake and advising on appropriate best practice approaches Guide teams in selecting solution approaches that balance performance, maintainability, operability, and cost, improving the data engineering experience through reusable components and clear guidance Shape platform capabilities for both technical and non technical users, including Front Office financial services end users, through low code, configuration led, or metadata driven solutions where appropriate Contribute to the evolution of end to end data management capabilities, embedding discovery, governance, lifecycle management, operability, resilience, auditability, and observability into solution designs by default Collaborate with architects, platform, security, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet production readiness, compliance, and assurance standards, and align with enterprise data governance, security, privacy, and audit expectations Engage with delivery teams, data stewards, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions align to overall platform direction and contribute to continuous improvement and communities of practice Experience Required Strong, hands on experience with Snowflake, including core capabilities such as warehouses, tasks, streams, snowpipe, semi structured data handling (variant type), file formats and stages, and platform features like RBAC, time travel and cloning Strong SQL skills, including performance aware and Snowflake optimised query design and features such as materialized views Knowledge of snowpark, or transferable knowledge from other dataframe based frameworks such as PySpark Experience implementing batch data ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Openflow or similar Experience delivering data solutions on Snowflake hosted in Microsoft Azure Practical understanding of how data solutions must align with enterprise concerns such as security, identity, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, working effectively with platform and cloud engineering teams Able to take ambiguous requirements and translate them into practical, production ready solutions Strong understanding of how design decisions impact delivery speed, operability, cost, and governance Comfortable making and explaining architectural trade offs in a delivery context Works confidently across engineers, architects, Front Office users, and governance stakeholders, bridging strategy and delivery Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and pragmatically Brings empathy and an enablement mindset when working with delivery teams, supporting adoption and change Outcome focused and delivery minded, able to work hands on where needed while maintaining a platform level perspective Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
23/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is looking for a Solution Architect to join the Data Platform team in Manchester. This is a hands on, delivery focused role responsible for designing and implementing pragmatic, scalable solutions on top of Insight's Snowflake based Data Platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. Joining an established Data Platform team in the early stages of growing out solutions in Snowflake, the role focuses on turning platform intent and capability gaps into real, production ready implementations that can scale with the organisation. Sitting between Platform Architecture, Data Architecture, and delivery teams, the Solution Architect ensures that enterprise data management capabilities such as metadata management, lifecycle governance, auditability, and operational resilience are embedded into solutions from the outset. This is a delivery adjacent role with accountability for ensuring platform capabilities are not just well designed, but usable, supportable, and actively adopted as the Snowflake platform matures. Role Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable, production ready solutions that address platform capability gaps and business requirements, aligned to Snowflake on Azure and compliant with end to end SSDLC and enterprise technology change policies Define and maintain reference architectures, solution patterns, and exemplar implementations to support adoption, ensure architectural transparency, and enable consistent use across teams Work hands on with delivery teams to validate and implement solution designs, acting as a technical authority on Snowflake and advising on appropriate best practice approaches Guide teams in selecting solution approaches that balance performance, maintainability, operability, and cost, improving the data engineering experience through reusable components and clear guidance Shape platform capabilities for both technical and non technical users, including Front Office financial services end users, through low code, configuration led, or metadata driven solutions where appropriate Contribute to the evolution of end to end data management capabilities, embedding discovery, governance, lifecycle management, operability, resilience, auditability, and observability into solution designs by default Collaborate with architects, platform, security, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet production readiness, compliance, and assurance standards, and align with enterprise data governance, security, privacy, and audit expectations Engage with delivery teams, data stewards, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions align to overall platform direction and contribute to continuous improvement and communities of practice Experience Required Strong, hands on experience with Snowflake, including core capabilities such as warehouses, tasks, streams, snowpipe, semi structured data handling (variant type), file formats and stages, and platform features like RBAC, time travel and cloning Strong SQL skills, including performance aware and Snowflake optimised query design and features such as materialized views Knowledge of snowpark, or transferable knowledge from other dataframe based frameworks such as PySpark Experience implementing batch data ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Openflow or similar Experience delivering data solutions on Snowflake hosted in Microsoft Azure Practical understanding of how data solutions must align with enterprise concerns such as security, identity, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code, working effectively with platform and cloud engineering teams Able to take ambiguous requirements and translate them into practical, production ready solutions Strong understanding of how design decisions impact delivery speed, operability, cost, and governance Comfortable making and explaining architectural trade offs in a delivery context Works confidently across engineers, architects, Front Office users, and governance stakeholders, bridging strategy and delivery Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and pragmatically Brings empathy and an enablement mindset when working with delivery teams, supporting adoption and change Outcome focused and delivery minded, able to work hands on where needed while maintaining a platform level perspective Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability driven investment, risk management, full spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
Insight Investment is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to support high-impact technical initiatives in London or Manchester. The role involves collaborating with senior executives, managing product backlogs, and mentoring junior members. Candidates should have experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Azure and Anaplan. This is a great opportunity to add tangible value within a significant change process.
22/05/2026
Full time
Insight Investment is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to support high-impact technical initiatives in London or Manchester. The role involves collaborating with senior executives, managing product backlogs, and mentoring junior members. Candidates should have experience in the Asset Management sector, advanced SQL skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Azure and Anaplan. This is a great opportunity to add tangible value within a significant change process.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at:
22/05/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to join our Technology function in either out London or Manchester on a contract basis. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to provide subject matter expertise at a time of significant change, supporting delivery of high impact technical initiatives across the business. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior executives and business stakeholders, bring a structured and proactive approach to your work, and focus on adding immediate, tangible value. You will be expected to quickly build domain knowledge, operate with confidence and autonomy, and support teams through complex technical and organisational change. Role Responsibilities Work directly with all levels of seniority within the Finance department to develop and detail the product backlog in the form of Themes, Epics and Stories. Work directly with the Finance business owner and Development Lead to prioritise work. Act as the communication channel between business owners and the Agile delivery team you work within. Undertake JIT analysis and documentation to support the team's sprint activities. Undertake various aspects of development work including SQL, Azure & Anaplan Contribute to the planning and execution of system and acceptance testing. Be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle across different business areas within Insight. Act as a mentor and coach to junior members of the team Build and maintain a good working relationship with the business representatives, working across teams and multiple sites. Experience Required Experience in the Asset Management sector, with a strong track record of leading and delivering Finance Department transformation initiatives, this experience is fundamental to success in this role. Advanced SQL, the ability to work independently and with developers to refactor legacy code, design and optimise complex queries, and perform in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Data Factory for cloud-based data integration and transformation. Proficiency in Anaplan or similar configurable SaaS software for business planning, modelling and data visualisation. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum Methodology. Ability to apply suitable analytical approaches to requirements discovery, documentation and solution delivery. Skill in collecting and interpreting data, analysing results to identify patterns and trends in structured and unstructured data sets. Demonstrable experience of translating business requirements into technical specifications. Experience in release management control and communication A sense of personal responsibility and the drive to own problems. Provides assistance to other members of the team. Pro-actively removing blockers to maximise team productivity. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management experience with the ability to effectively communicate at a level and depth appropriate to the audience. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at About Insight Investment Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at: