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🏃♂️ Team Saragossa is running for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice! This May, our very own Amy Blackmore, Lily Mugford, and Aleksandra Wisniewska will be lacing up, digging deep, and chasing down the finish line at the Bristol Half Marathon - all in support of our charity partner Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. We’re proud to be backing this incredible charity, helping children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. If you’d like to support the team, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/eKbFYukR #Fundraising #NoahsArk #BristolHalfMarathon

The role of the business analyst is shifting. In 2025, the most valuable BAs won’t just focus on process efficiency - they’ll be directly influencing profitability, cost savings, and risk management: ✔️ Collaborating with CFOs to optimize costs and forecast revenue ✔️ Shaping product and business strategy, not just supporting it ✔️ Identifying financial risks before they impact the bottom line The best analysts will be those who can connect their work to real business outcomes. Read Harry's insights on how the profit-driven business analyst is leading the way in 2025: https://lnkd.in/e6hnNj7q #BusinessAnalysis #Strategy #Finance #CostOptimisation

𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Over three days in Orlando, we had interesting conversations about how technology and talent are shaping the future of investment operations. A massive thank you to everyone who visited Booth 56 to meet Rory Gaston, Phin Smith, Jamie Smith, Andy Turton, and Adam Woolley. From AI-powered decision-making to enhanced data governance, one key theme from #InvestOps 2025 was clear: technology is reshaping investment operations. But technology alone isn’t enough. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 from digital transformation. 𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀? ➡️ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Firms are looking for ways to optimise workflows and reduce costs. ➡️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 – But firms are still figuring out the right balance between human expertise and technology. ➡️ 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 – Finding and retaining the right people is as important as any tech investment. Our biggest takeaway? The firms that invest in 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 will come out on top. If we didn’t get a chance to chat, let’s keep the conversation going. Drop us a message or connect with us directly.   #InvestOps2025 #PrivateEquity #OperationalExcellence

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 💬 Another packed day yesterday at #InvestOps 2025, full of great discussions and insights: ➡️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 – Our managing director Rory Gaston took the stage to share his thoughts on fostering a culture of innovation to enhance team performance. A key takeaway? Innovation isn’t just about technology – it’s about empowering people to think differently. ➡️ 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – A fantastic evening of networking, exchanging ideas, and connecting with industry leaders. ➡️ 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 – Plenty of constructive conversations with firms looking to drive efficiency, embrace technology, and future-proof their operations. We're thoroughly looking forward to more constructive conversations today about supporting portfolio company operations to optimise performance, enhance scalability, and drive long-term success! #InvestOps2025 #OperationalExcellence

Golf might not be our strongest suit, but that didn’t stop us from kicking off #InvestOps 2025 with a brilliant day on the course! A huge thanks to everyone who joined - it’s always a pleasure to swap the boardroom for the fairway and spend time with great people in a different setting. If we didn’t get a chance to chat, there’s still time to catch up with us at #InvestOps over the next few days - drop us a message or come find us at booth 56!

📅 InvestOps 2025 kicks off in just a few days! From 10-12 March in Orlando, the Saragossa team will be at InvestOps, talking all things investment operations, technology, and transformation. We work with investment firms and their portfolio companies to drive efficiency and innovation - whether through expert talent, tech project delivery, or managed services. Attending? Let’s connect before the event. Drop us a message or stop by to meet the team. 🔹 Where to find us: Booth 56 🔹 Who’s attending: Rory Gaston, Phin Smith, Jamie Smith, Andy Turton & Adam Woolley 🔹 What we bring: Expertise in tech transformation, talent, and operational efficiency for investment firms and their portfolio companies.

As investment firms face increasing pressure to modernise their technology, streamline operations, and extract more value from data, the demand for expert guidance and scalable solutions has never been greater. At Saragossa, we’re committed to helping firms stay ahead - so we’re investing in the right leadership to drive real impact.   We’re excited to welcome Phin Smith as Director of Consulting and Project Delivery and Jamie Smith as Director of Managed Services - two industry leaders who bring deep expertise in investment technology, operational efficiency, and data-driven transformation.   Read more on their impact here: https://lnkd.in/eA4cKeGx

Desktop engineering is the unsung hero of business productivity - keeping systems smooth, secure, and up to date so employees can focus on their work without unnecessary tech disruptions. The big question for businesses: keep it in-house or outsource? Choosing the right setup isn’t just an IT decision; it’s a business decision. One that impacts productivity, security, and costs. Read Connor's thoughts on making the right call here: https://lnkd.in/edE2K5dF

After a year of daily 5km runs by our Co-founder Jimmy Lloyd, pushing through illness, bad weather, and multiple cities to raise money for this incredible cause, we’re making it official: Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is our official 2025 charity partner. We’re committing to a full calendar of fundraising events, uniting our teams across London and Bristol to support children with life-limiting conditions. We’re just getting started—and you can get involved too. Learn more about Noah’s Ark and how to support: https://lnkd.in/erfwK--T

DevOps in buy-side investing isn’t just about pushing code faster—it’s shaping how firms stay ahead, cut costs, and keep trading systems rock solid. From AI-powered automation to serverless computing and edge processing, the firms that get this right aren’t just keeping up—they’re pulling ahead. Here’s a breakdown from Jono Paisley of the five key trends shaping DevOps in buy-side right now: https://lnkd.in/e3hbtxJ8 #DevOps #BuySide #CloudComputing