Business Analyst - Asset Servicing Domain

Business Analyst - Asset Servicing

Specialist Business Analysis Consultant

POSITION SUMMARY :

- Delivers and implements medium or complex Global Business Change projects initiated by, or related to, external clients through the provision of project management and/or business analysis and within set project parameters and deadlines. Incumbents are experienced in change management/business analysis.

- Analyzes, defines and prioritizes the business requirements, functional specifications and operational architecture for up to and including highly complex strategic, global programs. Provides consultation to IT and business management on applying technology to business opportunities and planning and implementing cross-functional applications or systems.

- Experience/knowledge in Asset Servicing functions preferred including but not limited to following domains/platform :

1. Domain - Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, Custody, Middle Office and Trust & Depositary)

2. Platform - SunGard InvestOne, Bravura Rufus

- Experience/knowledge in Banking & Financial Services mandatory.

- Diversity preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Includes percentage of time spent over an average month or year on each responsibility - minimum percentage 10%

- Delivers and implements Global Business Change projects within project parameters and deadlines using Global Business Change documented processes.

- Gathers and analyzes information to assist in development of recommendations to address Client and Business objectives for a specific business group or technology area.

- Problem solves to adhere to strict deadlines and standard project process/implementation methods. Records and captures key financial data in relation to revenue generation and group overheads. 30%

- Develops project scope, objectives, constraints and assumptions for a given project. Constructs effort-driven, resource-levelled project plans for assigned projects

- Manages goals, risks, issues and resources and ensures QA process is applied throughout each project/service lifecycle. Responsible for Senior Management, Financial and Board reporting requirements 20%

- Analyzes and defines business requirements and functional specifications based on Client requirements and user needs translating into functional design, test planning and user documentation. Responsible for tracking projects in the Database and focuses on Budgets and Financial Data tracking and reporting. 20%

- Facilitates project meetings and workshops with External Clients and Internal Stakeholders as appropriate. Produces both informational and decision-seeking reports, analyzes and/or presents outputs of the meetings to relevant parties for sign off. 10%

- Monitors project process, risks and issues through weekly reports, CAIR log, project plans. Responsible for escalating issues to more senior team members. Provides analytical expertise in support of project objectives. Participates in software and/or system design, and testing of new or enhanced systems and applications. 15%

- Assists with development of project post-implementation reviews. Stays abreast of organization and function operations and is familiar with company practices relevant to metrics, performance indicators, reporting protocols, etc. 5%

LEADERSHIP : No direct reports; may provide guidance to less experienced team members

JOB SCOPE : Delivers medium to complex client driven/client initiated projects or parts of larger projects.

EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree/PG or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

EXPERIENCE : 6-12 years of total work experience preferred; Governance, Project Management experience or experience within one or more of the asset servicing functions is preferred.