Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate’s contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.
Business Analyst - Front Office
About Us
At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £253 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter.
Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.
Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development.
We are recruiting for a Business Analyst - Front Office to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong asset and product knowledge (instruments/funds/fund structures/pricing etc), including the use of Derivatives and hedging strategies.
With a global remit spanning operations, transformation, and IT, our COO team ensures an exceptional client experience. Whether it’s optimising key processes, managing relationships with strategic partners, launching innovative new products, or onboarding clients seamlessly, every project is an opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation at scale.
A bit about the role:
This front‑office facing Junior Analyst‑Programmer role sits within our Data Science team at a leading blue‑chip Asset Management firm. We’re looking for someone who is self‑reliant, resourceful and proactive, with the confidence to share ideas and collaborate closely within a supportive team while also working independently when needed. Ideally, you’ll bring experience as a data analyst/programmer within the buy‑side asset management industry, though broader Financial Services exposure will also be valued. You’ll have worked on bespoke in‑house solutions for Front Office teams—including Portfolio Managers, Quant Analysts—and Investment Risk, using Python and related tools. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable bridging both the technical and business worlds, communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders and producing clear, accurate documentation. With many projects starting from a blank page, strong analytical thinking and robust design skills will be key to your success.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Degree in Computer Science (highly desirable, but not essential), or other such recognised, formal, certified education in this field, e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate.
Industry specific knowledge: Demonstration of the end to end Investment Management Process, with particular focus on the Front Office and Investment Risk (Ideal, not essential)
Ability to have a business-oriented vision (essential)
Tactical and Strategic planning appreciation (Ideal, not essential
In-House Build experience (essential)
What you’ll get for this role:
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:
Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors’!
Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!
Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.
We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at [email protected].
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Aviva Investors London, England Office
80 Fenchurch Street, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 4AE
