Business Analyst – Data Platform recruitment
Overview of IPP
Schroders are embarking on a large programme of change to upgrade our global portfolio management and data platforms and implement scalable enterprise solutions for OTC derivatives and Investment Risk. This is collectively being referred to as the Investment Platform Programme, IPP.
We are looking for Business Analysts to supplement our existing capabilities in the various steams of the project: Investment, Data and Core.
Overview of role
This role is to support the investment data platform project within the Data Stream of the IPP.
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the project teams tasked with the definition, modelling and implementation of the data flows for various work streams. We are looking for an Analyst with good technical skills and in-depth knowledge of, and experience of working with, data warehouses, data masters and data workflow.
Key duties
Provide business analysis support to ensure effective delivery (as measured by time, cost and quality) of agreed projects, covering activities such as:
- Impact assessment of changes
- Analysis and documentation of requirements
- Identification and analysis of solutions
- Design of the implementation of process and organisational changes
Develop effective relationships across the business, IT and the larger Programme Community
Interpret business requirements into system requirements.
Where appropriate, act as a bridge between the less technical BAs and the Developers/Technical resource to ensure correct implementation of requirements.
Specific Skills Required
• Be able to define and model the relationships between key data entities in the investment management business
• Knowledge and experience of standard workflow modelling techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of standard market data sources; Bloomberg per security, Bloomberg Back Office, Reuters, MarkIT, Index providers, Ratings and Pricing data
• Practical experience in defining and setting up global data workflow on a 24/5 basis
Personal Attributes
Can develop new ideas and approaches that impact on existing methods, policies and approaches.
Self starter who is ready to own responsibility for coordinating and planning the objectives and activities.
A technical minded person with a desire to keep abreast of ever changing Asset Management and technology industries.
Confident enough to be able to challenge business ideas where they do meet stated objectives
Essential Skills
Understanding of the Asset Management industry
Experience in a business analysis role essential including business process change and technology change experience (3 - 5 years minimum).
Experienced of requirements elicitation through direct interaction with business users and their processes (Interviews, observation and workshops),
Experience of working with senior business users
Logical, structured thought processes and good problem solving skills
Good relationship management skills - able to engage with and gain confidence of others and maximise their contribution to the process
Strong communication skills - written, pictorial, presentational and verbal at all levels within the organisation
Able to demonstrate initiative
Able to work well in a team
Focus on quality
Desirable Skills
Technical knowledge of SQL/VBA an advantage
Structured analysis techniques such as UML
Where relevant, support the Project Managers to develop plans to deliver solutions or changes to the business
Experience of operational process change is preferred
Contribute to the BA community and the development and deployment of analysis best practice, tools and methods
Experience and knowledge of derivatives an advantage
Experience of an Order Management System, such as Charles River, an advantage
Experience of working on large programmes of change an advantage