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Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include <a href="http://www.burfordcapital.com/customers/litigation-finance/">litigation finance</a> and <a href="http://www.burfordcapital.com/customers/risk-management/">risk management</a>, <a href="http://www.burfordcapital.com/customers/asset-recovery/">asset recovery</a> and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works with companies and law firms around the world from its principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore, and Dubai. SUMMARY 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 COMPANY OVERVIEW Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with a core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since its founding in 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 94 of the AmLaw 100 and 92 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people at the end of 2009 to over 170 people today, including over 45 lawyers. 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. Burford pays base salaries consistent with the financial services industry and favors incentive compensation to reward performance. Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, whether or not they have a disability. Position Description <a name="_Hlk183435954"></a>Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities include: <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supporting the development and refinement of Burford’s proprietary investment modeling platform.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Working with the business-facing team to understand model logic, analytical objectives, and enhancement priorities.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drafting functional and technical specifications for new features, platform improvements, and analytical tools.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Preparing test packets and validation materials to confirm that functionality performs as intended.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Coordinating with Project Management, Business Architecture, and Technology teams to support effective delivery of software changes.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Identifying opportunities to improve the modeling systems and communicating recommendations to the wider Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintaining documentation of requirements, testing outcomes, platform functionality, and related development decisions.</li> </ul> Professional Development The Data Analyst will benefit from the following opportunities: <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Formal training introducing litigation finance, financial modeling, and analysis.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hands-on exposure to quantitative investment processes, model development, and the software development lifecycle for analytical platforms.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Personalized mentorship from members of the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to platform development, model analysis, and high-impact projects supporting Burford’s investment decision-making processes.</li> </ul> Skills Desired Qualifications & Experience <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Candidates should have an outstanding academic record.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field.</li> </ul> Core Competencies & Skills <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Candidates must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A collaborative working style that enables them to interact with team members at all levels of the company.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High energy, self-starter with an ability to comprehend and quickly learn new concepts.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong Excel skills are required. Candidates should be able to review, troubleshoot, and validate spreadsheet-based analysis.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Python experience is highly preferred.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent written and verbal communication</li> </ul> Global Candidate Privacy Notice: <a href="https://www.burfordcapital.com/global-candidate-privacy-notice/">https://www.burfordcapital.com/global-candidate-privacy-notice/</a>

Data Analyst (London, UKM, GB, EC4M 8AB)