Business Analyst – Data recruitment
Opportunity
MG are looking to recruit a Business Analyst with strong data experience to join the Analysis team within Business Change. The Analysis team are responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects across a wide variety of business areas from front to back office.
Key responsibilities
*To work closely with business users across MG to capture business requirements
*Perform detailed analysis and identify impact of requirements on existing systems and processes
*Produce functional specifications and detailed interface data mapping and transformation specifications
*Work closely with the Data Integration Service area to input into release planning and define and manage the analysis deliverables against estimates.
*Collaborate closely with Developers to translate specified requirements into technical solutions.
*Define and execute system testing and resolve any defects
*Document current and future business processes and implement changes where necessary
What we are looking for
Skills
*A self starter with proven track record of delivery in all phases of the project lifecycle
*The ability to challenge business users and help shape requirements and scope
*Strong data analysis, modelling and transformation skills
*Excellent attention to detail and determination to see initiatives through to completion
*Proactive and delivery focussed with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
*Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the team and across the business
*Capable of facilitating medium to large sized workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
*Ability to work in an iterative project environment.
*Have a genuine interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of the challenges and developments impacting systems and operations in the Asset Management industry
Knowledge/Experience
*Previous experience of working within Asset Management on data integration projects
*Experience of ETL mapping data between various source and target systems/interfaces
*Good understanding of various asset classes (e.g. Fixed Income, Equities, ETD OTC Derivatives)
*Strong knowledge of financial and reference data (i.e. Securities, Position, Transaction, Fund, Benchmark, Credit Rating, Counterparty)
*Previous experience working with data vendors and their products (e.g. Bloomberg, Markit, Rimes)
*Understanding of market standards (e.g. FpML, FIXML, SWIFT)
*Knowledge of XML schema definition/design and SQL.
*Experience of GoldenSource would be advantageous
Other
*Investment Management Certificate, Investment Administration Qualification or equivalent.
*ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis
MG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse background.