Analyst Developer Leading Alternative Investment Business - Python/React/Azure

A highly respected alternative investment business is seeking an Analyst Developer to join its Investment Technology team. The firm manages a large, diversified multi-asset portfolio spanning public and private markets, including equities, real estate, credit, private equity, venture capital, and alternative strategies.

The business operates a hybrid investment model, combining internal portfolio management (including derivatives-based strategies and direct investments) with external manager allocations. This provides a uniquely broad investment landscape and close interaction between technology and front office teams.

As part of a major transformation programme, the firm is building a modern, cloud-native investment technology stack to support all asset classes and business functions. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping that platform.

This is a hybrid Analyst Developer position, combining hands-on software engineering with business-facing analysis. You will work directly with investment, operations, and finance teams to design and deliver solutions that support portfolio management, risk, and data workflows.

The role suits someone who enjoys translating complex investment requirements into scalable technical solutions—and wants genuine front office exposure.

1. Develop, enhance, and support business-critical investment systems
2. Build in-house applications and integrate vendor platforms
3. Partner with front office and business teams to gather and define requirements
4. Design and implement scalable, cloud-based solutions
5. Develop event-driven systems and ETL/data workflows
6. Own testing processes including test plans, test cases, and UAT
7. Document systems, processes, and target operating models
8. Collaborate with senior technology leadership on architecture and delivery
9. Contribute to large-scale investment platform transformation initiatives

1. Python (core backend development)
2. React (front-end development)
3. Cloud & Data Platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake or similar)
4. Event-driven architectures & ETL pipelines
5. CI/CD and modern DevOps practices

Essential:

1. 3–4+ years’ experience in Python development
2. Strong front-end experience with React
3. Experience with event-driven architectures and data pipelines
4. Exposure to cloud platforms and modern software design
5. Experience with CI/CD and release processes
6. Strong understanding of investment workflows and systems
7. Prior experience working with front office stakeholders (buy-side preferred)
8. Ability to gather and translate complex business requirements (e.g. risk, valuation, TAA, forecasting)
9. Strong documentation and process modelling capability

Desirable:

1. Agile delivery experience
2. Experience with Microsoft Fabric
3. CFA / CQF / CAIA (or interest in pursuing)

1. Direct exposure to front office investment teams
2. Work across a broad, multi-asset investment platform
3. Opportunity to shape a next-generation technology stack
4. High ownership and visibility across projects
5. Collaborative, flat environment with strong technical leadership

1. Hybrid working
2. Competitive salary and benefits package
3. Strong work-life balance and flexible culture

Apply now for a confidential discussion