Alex Carey
Business Analyst
Salary / Daily rate
London, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Professionally curious and driven by continuous learning, I’m passionate about understanding how businesses operate and how data, technology, and people come together to create meaningful impact. I have been developing my skills across data analysis, business insight, and problem-solving through hands-on projects and structured learning, including tools such as Tableau and SQL. I enjoy exploring complex challenges, identifying patterns, and translating information into clear, actionable ideas that support better decision-making. My interests sit at the intersection of business, technology, and transformation, and I’m particularly drawn to roles where I can contribute to improving processes, delivering insights, and supporting change in dynamic environments. Always open to new opportunities, conversations, and perspectives.
Work experience
SS&C Technologies
Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 6 months
Basildon, UK
Business Analyst
Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 6 months
Basildon, UK
Project Management Office
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
10 months
Basildon, UK
EQONEX
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
2 months
Hong Kong SAR
Software Programmer
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
2 months
Hong Kong SAR
Software Engineer
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
2 months
Identify arbitrage opportunities across five cryptocurrencies and built an automated pipeline in GitLab using JavaScript. Identifying opportunities for optimisation and performance improvement, through analysing competitors and market trends.
Financial Analyst
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL)
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
5 months
Hong Kong SAR
Financial Analyst
BIL Wealth Management LTD
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
5 months
Assessing COVID-19 and regulatory impacts across key industries, throughout the greater China region. Developed client-facing presentations and marketing materials, contributing to a 20% increase in prospective client engagement.
Education
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme , AI
2026 - 2026
5 months
University of Surrey
Economic and Finance, Economics
2019 - 2022
3 years 1 month
Grade: 1st
Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong
A level, Mathematics
2011 - 2019
8 years 1 month
Activities and societies: Basketball, Rugby, Atheletithics
University of Surrey
Economics & Finance BSc (Hons)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
Investment Operation Certificate (IOC)
Introduction to Securities & Investments | UK Financial Regulation | Collective Investment Scheme Administration
Licenses & certifications
Cert Prep: Scrum Master
Issued: May 2025
Agile Project Management with Jira Cloud: 1 Projects, Boards, and Issues
Issued: May 2025
Corporate Financial Statement Analysis
Issued: Apr 2025
A Guide to Understanding Financial Statements
Issued: Apr 2025
Excel: Creating Business Budgets
Issued: Apr 2025
Accounting Foundations: Budgeting
Issued: Apr 2025
Excel: Scenario Planning and Analysis
Issued: Apr 2025
SQL for Data Analysis
Issued: Apr 2025
Excel: Economic Analysis and Data Analytics
Issued: Apr 2025
Data Visualization Tips and Tricks
Issued: Apr 2025
Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
Issued: Apr 2025
CISI Level 3 Certificate in Investment Operations
Issued: May 2024