Middle Office Business Analyst - Fund Accounting

Project Description

A global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit and Real Estate, regions and industries, we're known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy - and our people.
Our client is searching for a business-focused technologist and functional subject matter expert to assist with advancing the technology capabilities of the Middle Office and Controllers businesses. The individual will work closely with key stakeholders in the Middle Office and Controllers functions to lead projects, gather and document business requirements and coordinate the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of these requirements.
Compensation according to the seniority from 70000 to 190000 Gross per Year

Responsibilities

• Work with middle office and controllers professionals to understand and produce business and functional requirements and collaborate with the development teams to implement solutions.
• Work with internal resources as well as application vendors to establish the appropriate development approach and timeline
• Track and maintain project plans, risk matrices, issues lists, and all related project artifacts to ensure successful implementation of related engagements.
• Develop comprehensive test cases and participate in QA Testing.
• Develop end-user training materials and deliver training to a broad user base.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build relationships on a continuous basis.
• Collaborate with teams to identify root cause
• Assist with the analysis of middle office platform processes and capabilities and the ongoing development of a technology strategy
• Partner with the business to ensure SLAs and other key metrics are met or exceeded
• Identify best practices for optimizing system use both internally and externally
• Act as an escalation point for support issues and increase in-house functional support resolution with well-documented RCA and permanent resolutions.

Skills

Must have

• 8+ years industry full cycle experience of SDLC methodologies and approaches, including refining business requirements and defining functional specifications
• Experience with Business Analysis methodologies, use case modelling, user stories, etc.
• Excellent conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to work with business users as well as other members of the technical staff
• Deep understanding of the middle office and controller functions (e.g. investment accounting, reconciliation, cash management, etc.) 5+ years of experience
• 1+ year of experience with a leading fund accounting platform required. FIS VPM is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with data warehouses and business intelligence platforms
• Technical experience with application infrastructure, including servers, DB, networking.
• Knowledge of credit instruments (Bank Loans, Bonds, Derivatives, etc.)
• Experience with SQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget
• Adept at listening and soliciting feedback middle office users and stakeholders
• Must be self-directed and motivated while being a solid team player with a strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a high intensity, faced paced environment

Nice to have

• Advanced degree from a top university strongly desired

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior

Relocation package

If needed, we can help you with relocation process.

Vacancy Specialization

Business Analysis

Ref Number

VR-95579