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Core Competencies & Skills * Candidates must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * A collaborative working style that enables them to interact with team members at all levels of the company. * High energy, self-starter with an ability to comprehend and quickly learn new concepts. * Strong Excel skills are required. Candidates should be able to review, troubleshoot, and validate spreadsheet-based analysis. * Python experience is highly preferred. * Practical experience using AI tools to improve productivity and work quality, with a proactive mindset toward identifying new ways to use AI responsibly and effectively. * Excellent written and verbal communication ## Description The firm is seeking a Data Analyst to joint the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team. The Data Anlayst will be involved in a wide variety of areas within the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team, with a particular focus on the development and operation of Burford Capital's Proprietary investment Modeling platform. The role will report to a Senior Vice President and be based in Burford's London Office. www.burfordcapital.com, Burford possesses the resources and expertise of a large company while retaining the flexibility and creativity of a startup. Team members are smart, creative, collaborative, curious, and confident. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution. Burford is an "always on" environment in which everyone needs to be accessible by email when outside the office, including during evenings and weekends., The Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team at Burford Capital is seeking a Data Analyst to support the operation and development of Burford's proprietary investment modeling software. This role will sit at the intersection of quantitative finance, business analysis, and software development, helping convert investment and modeling needs into clear specifications, testing materials, and implementation guidance., * Supporting the development and refinement of Burford's proprietary investment modeling platform. * Working with the business-facing team to understand model logic, analytical objectives, and enhancement priorities. * Drafting functional and technical specifications for new features, platform improvements, and analytical tools. * Preparing test packets and validation materials to confirm that functionality performs as intended. * Coordinating with Project Management, Business Architecture, and Technology teams to support effective delivery of software changes. * Identifying opportunities to improve the modeling systems and communicating recommendations to the wider Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team. * Maintaining documentation of requirements, testing outcomes, platform functionality, and related development decisions. Professional Development The Data Analyst will benefit from the following opportunities: * Formal training introducing litigation finance, financial modeling, and analysis. * Hands-on exposure to quantitative investment processes, model development, and the software development lifecycle for analytical platforms. * Personalized mentorship from members of the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team. * Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to platform development, model analysis, and high-impact projects supporting Burford's investment decision-making processes. ## Related Videos - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)