Business Analyst, Transformation Project (Fund Administration)6 -12 month Fixed Term Contract

Job description

Tasks

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the project manager in gathering, documenting and analyzing business requirements for the transformation project
• Carrying out detailed gap analyses between current and target operating models in various operational areas of the company
• Development of process mapping and root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies, risks, automation opportunities and recommend improvements
• Identifying and managing interdependencies between transformation initiatives and other businesses
• Facilitate workshops, interviews and meetings to gather requirements and drive alignment; organize workshops with subject matter experts; oversee IT delivery, prepare status reports and resource and work planning
• Support change management and project activities, including training business users on the introduction of new processes/tools, communication and stakeholder engagement
• Assistance with post-implementation reviews and benefit realization
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the company
• Performance monitoring and use of data - the analyst will assist in tracking KPI metrics and as part of performance measurement and the broader approach to data-driven decision making and ideation for process improvement and development
• Team and stakeholder collaboration - this role will be expected to work closely and effectively with all stakeholders both within the fund administration operational teams and our clients

Requirements

• Solid understanding of fund administration processes, systems and regulatory environment; previous work experience in the fund industry in an operational or transformational role is essential; 8-10 years of experience, with at least 2 years focused on process improvement
• 3+ years of experience as a business analyst, preferably in transformation or change programs that delivered significant efficiency, performance or effectiveness benefits to an existing operating model; proven project management, problem solving and analytical skills (process analysis, information flow)
• Solid understanding of business process modeling, requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• University degree or equivalent; qualifying experience in business administration, business informatics or information technology
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with fund accounting platform (Investran) is highly welcome; Investran is a system designed to simplify complex partnership accounting and reporting
• Ability to communicate and translate between technical and non-technical departments
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to ensure your effectiveness

We offer

• International, multicultural working environment