Lead Analyst, Data Management and Quantitative Analysis

Job description

Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

The RCoE is a global utility providing reconciliation services across BNY Mellon including reconciliation of over 300 million items a month, reconciliation break reporting and central reconciliation governance. This role plays a leading part in the RCoE's Reconciliation Transformation strategy across the whole organization. The role is a Business Analyst who will interact with an array of stakeholders across complex initiatives, ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined, developed (in conjunction with technology), tested, and implemented.

Data is a crucial part of the ongoing strategy for RCoE. We are working on a new Reconciliation Data Framework which can be used in a number of ways to support the lines of business across the organisation. This data will be used to drive down internal and external break numbers and overall risk exposure which is a key focus.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Lead Analyst, Data Management and Quantitative Analysis

to join our RCOE Data team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Partner closely with various stakeholders to influence decisions with data and allow leaders the tools to make key business decisions in a timely manner


• Working as a part of a team to support line of business areas with more advanced statistical and quantitative analysis. Ability to run models, look for exceptions and take corrective actions where necessary


• Uses technology tools to conduct analysis; applies techniques such as SQL querying and macro development to extract data for populating models


• Gains a good understanding of the relevant processes and products in assigned area and applies this knowledge to decide the most appropriate analysis, methodologies and approaches to support the assessment of performance and risk profile of break population


• Interprets findings and prepares initial drafts of standard reports. Prepares ad-hoc reports at the request of managers and/or other leaders


• Translates complex technical concepts and analyses to non-technical audiences


• Provides analytical support and prepares drafts of standard and ad hoc reports for various areas and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in quantitative analysis preferred


• 3 years of total work experience preferred.


• Previous work experience in Data Analytics environment is preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Direct experience with SQL


• Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualisation tools


• Advanced Excel skills (macros, VBA)


• Experience of using Power BI


• Team player, proven track record in building effective relationships across global locations


• Strong analytical skills, including ability to extract and analyse data


• Good attention to detail and a result driven approach


• Organised and able to manage workload efficiently


• Ability to work under pressure and ensure accurate output under tight timescales


• Experience with Machine Learning or Robotics tools (preferred)

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion


• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)


• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index


• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score


• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company


• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.