Business Analyst (Financial Markets)
We are seeking a commercially astute Business Analyst with knowledge of financial markets, to support organisational analysis, market intelligence, and strategic solution development.
The role involves analysing target organisations, identifying operational and commercial needs, advising on appropriate product use cases, and supporting cross-functional implementation initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders including Product, Operations and R&D teams to develop structured, commercially viable solutions.
This is an analytical and advisory role focused on business improvement, organisational assessment, and solution alignment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Organisational & Market Analysis
- Conduct detailed analysis of target organisations, including corporate structures, decision-making frameworks, and operational models
- Identify key stakeholders and map organisational hierarchies to assess commercial engagement strategies
- Analyse business models and operational workflows to determine potential areas of product application
- Evaluate market conditions and financial sector developments to inform strategic positioning
2. Business Needs Assessment & Advisory
- Engage with prospective clients to understand operational challenges and strategic objectives
- Translate client needs into structured use cases aligned with internal product capabilities
- Advise internal stakeholders on market requirements and commercial viability
- Provide analytical recommendations to improve solution fit and delivery approach
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Liaise with Product and Development teams to communicate market requirements and use case specifications
- Support the scoping of technical enhancements or configuration requirements
- Contribute to project planning and coordination for implementation initiatives
- Monitor progress against agreed deliverables
4. Commercial & Documentation Support
- Prepare structured business proposals, briefing materials, and analytical reports
- Draft commercial documentation including statements of work and contractual summaries
- Support negotiations by providing analytical insight and risk considerations
- Assist in evaluating commercial risk and compliance implications
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Management or related discipline
- Understanding of financial markets and institutional structures
- Experience conducting structured market, organisational and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Experience working with enterprise-level clients within financial services or fintech
- Ability to translate business needs into structured, solution-based recommendations
- Experience with CRM systems and data analysis tools to monitor pipelines, evaluate commercial performance, and generate insights
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams
- Experience supporting commercial engagements, including proposal development, pricing analysis and contractual documentation
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders
Benefits
- Work and learn from a talented team operating at the forefront of AI & tech innovation
- Competitive salary & truly flexible work environment
- Collaborate daily with an ultra-international team (18+ nationalities) spread across our offices in Milan, London and New York
- Annual company retreat at a stunning location
- Fast-track career progression, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles
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What We Do
MDOTM Ltd. is the global provider of AI-driven investment solutions for Banks, Insurance Companies, Family Offices, Pension Funds, Wealth and Asset Managers. We believe that combining scientific reasoning with state-of-the-art AI is the key to navigate the increasing complexity of financial markets. Our proprietary AI engine exploits changes in market inertia and risk premia, using deep learning techniques to continuously analyse millions of market data points. With our AI, we construct efficient and diversified portfolios and support institutional investors in their investment decision-making. Founded in London by Tommaso Migliore and Federico Mazzorin, MDOTM Ltd. now employs over 50 people among physicists, engineers, AI and finance experts. The MDOTM LAB, our international network of universities and academic thought-leaders, collaborates with top universities and has over 60 external researchers, including professors and graduate students in economics, data science and financial engineering. MDOTM Ltd. was the only Fintech selected for the acceleration programme powered by Google for Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and it has been the first AI-Driven Advisor to sign the UN-sponsored Principles for Responsible Investment, joining the international network of institutional investors committed to including ESG criteria in their investment process. In 2022, MDOTM Ltd. was nominated as one of the world's top AI companies by Fintech Global. MDOTM Ltd. (FRN: 824056) is an appointed representative of Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (FRN: 713859), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
