Skills

Python SQL Data Engineering Google Cloud Platform Accounting Numpy Pandas GCP Databricks

Job Specifications

Role: Data Engineer - Financial Services (Contract)

Rate: PS425/day Inside IR35

Location: London (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Rolling Contract (Long-Term Opportunity)

Are you a data engineer with a strong background in financial services, asset management, or reinsurance? We're hiring for a hands-on role where you'll work directly with critical financial data, delivering insights that drive strategic decisions.

About the Role

You'll be embedded within a high-performing team supporting senior business experts in the financial domain. This is a hands-on data engineering position focused on solving complex data challenges beyond the limitations of Excel. You'll be working with Python, SQL, and GCP (BigQuery) to manipulate large datasets and deliver actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced data manipulation and analysis to support stakeholders.
Use Python (Pandas, NumPy) to automate and streamline analytical workflows.
Design and execute robust data mapping and transformation pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Domain Expertise: Experience in asset management, investments, or reinsurance within the last 2 years.

Technical Skills:

Python: Strong experience with data libraries (Pandas, NumPy).
SQL: Proficient in querying and manipulating data.
GCP / BigQuery: Experience building on Google Cloud Platform.
Education: Degree in investments, accounting, or actuarial science.

Nice-to-Haves

Familiarity with dbt or Databricks.
Experience with life insurance or investment-related projects.

Interview Process

Stage 1: 30-minute screening call.
Stage 2: 1-hour technical interview.

Reference: AMC/JWH/TDCE1

About the Company

Anson McCade is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on four primary sectors: Quant Research, Trading & Risk; Digital & Data Analytics; IT & Cyber Security; Business Change & Transformation and Strategy. With offices in London, Belfast, Paris and Sydney, Anson McCade operates globally, working on mandates across Europe, Asia and US. In an ever changing business and technological landscape, the need for exceptional, agile talent is crucial to almost every organisation’s success over the long term. We target the highest c... Know more