Business Analys

  • Reference: 3589b
  • Location: London
  • Salary / Rate: Excellent
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sector: Asset Management
  • Date Posted: 11/02/2010
  • Business Analyst to fulfil a key role within the IT Team to optimise the use of systems and improve efficiency of its operation. The candidate should have strong business and technical background and a proven track-record in delivering complex business systems projects.

    The candidate should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the various functions and aspects of Investment Management System including Simcorp, Thinkfolio System Administration and Configuration. They will need to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of investment processes and workflows; have a solid understanding of investment instruments, and the types of tools used to support the investment and business operations functions.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Work as part of a team to deliver dedicated business support and future business initiatives within the company

    • Establish, define and document both the business requirements and functional specifications to support implementation of business and technical solutions

    • Create and evaluate system solution proposals

    • Provide business knowledge and analytical skills to project teams in support of the system implementation or change

    • Perform and schedule business testing of applications as part of the development lifecycle

    • Liaise with business and IT support teams to help identify and resolve workflow and application issues

    Candidate competencies:

    • Anticipates the needs of the business responding flexibly as issues arise

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Strong execution skills: managing initiatives from inception to implementation using structured project methods, predicting and mitigating issues along the way

    • Ability to work in a team and independently, with energy and commitment, in a dynamic and delivery focused environment

    • Willingness to be “hands on” where necessary in order to meet goals

    • Awareness of the complexity of projects, with their multiple stakeholders, requirements and interdependencies

    Business knowledge and experience:

    • 3 Years (minimum) experience working on system implementation supporting Fund Managers and Operations teams

    • Translation of verbal and written business requirements into application functional requirements

    • Good business acumen with an appreciation of a variety of instruments (Debt, CDS, IRS, TRS, Equity, FX, NDF's etc.)

    • Knowledge of the workings of an Investment Management house

    • Demonstrate awareness of the complexities surrounding the provision of data

    • Be able to provide tactical and strategic solutions


    Management knowledge and experience:

    • Influencing business and technical staff to complete project tasks on time

    • Able to present solution proposals clearly and concisely

Consultant Details

  • Consultant Name: Paul Farr-Green
  • Telephone: +442072563539
  • Email: Send email