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A Business Analyst works closely with consultants and senior consultants on client engagements to perform industry and market analysis for a specific project engagement. You will gather and gain insights from data using specific research techniques and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.

About Us

Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) is an independent global financial services and payments consultancy. Founded in 1978, we are widely regarded as a trusted adviser to our clients, providing a full range of strategy consulting services, expertise and market insights. From offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Paris, and San Francisco, we deliver actionable strategies, measurable results and a unique blend of global and local market knowledge in over 45 countries. The spectrum of our clients is broad: banks, card networks, retailers, hotels, airlines, payment technology providers and payment service providers. We combine a unique global perspective, valuable practical experiences and an international network to elaborate customized and scalable strategic advice to our clients.

Today, the payment industry is undergoing change and disruption due to exciting changes in shopper behaviour, advances in the development of new technologies, new entrants with innovative solutions, and regulatory changes leading to new challenges and opportunities for our clients.

Your Responsibilities

As a Business Analyst, you will contribute actively to international projects and work closely with Consultants, Senior Consultants other Business Analysts and partners from different EDC offices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and keep abreast of trends and developments within the payments industry and our clients' portfolio
• Contribute to the development of financial models
• Gathering quantitative and qualitative data via primary and secondary research (desk research)
• Conduct analyses, support in the development of conclusions and implications
• Support the development of written analyses and reports related to each project engagement
• Contribute to the writing of articles about EDC perspectives of industry trends impacting our clients

Requirements and Skills

• An undergraduate degree with distinction (at least a 2:1 or honors) or graduate degree (MBA or related Masters) from a top‑tier university
• Fluency in English, both written and oral is required with strong presentation and communication skills (you will regularly speak with high‑level executives)
• A second language (such as French, Spanish, German) at a level of business conversation would be an advantage
• Experience working in small teams and with little supervision
• Analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and high‑quality standards
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise workload
• An interest in the financial services and the payments industry
• Robust experience of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Opportunity at Edgar, Dunn & Company

• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension
• Being part of an entrepreneurial, employee‑owned firm and international‑minded firm that is continuing to expand globally
• Being an integral part of a small team driving revenue to the Firm
• Direct and frequent interactions with clients and other providers in payments and financial services
• The ability to learn a fast‑paced and changing industry
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and immediate impact to the organisation
• Opportunity to become involved in other aspects of the Firm's business activities
• Environment that recognises work/life balance

Other

• The position is open to European Citizens or permanent EU residents only
• If you do not have the right to work in the UK, EDC can provide support for your application through our Skilled Working sponsorship licence
• Edgar, Dunn & Company is an equal opportunity employer

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A Business Analyst works closely with consultants and senior consultants on client engagements to perform industry and market analysis for a specific project engagement. You will gather and gain insights from data using specific research techniques and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.

A Consultant would have a few years of experience working in a management consultancy with proven ability to own and be responsible for project deliverables within the financial services sector. You will be involved in delivering strategic and client engagements, often multiple projects at a time.

A Business Analyst works closely with consultants and senior consultants on client engagements to perform industry and market analysis for a specific project engagement. You will gather and gain insights from data using specific research techniques and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.

A Business Analyst works closely with consultants and senior consultants on client engagements to perform industry and market analysis for a specific project engagement. You will gather and gains insights from data using specific research techniques and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.