Copy of AVP- Business Analyst (Operations, Reference Data) recruitment
The role is to support a portfolio of projects across the Operations Change Management team, with a focus on the client data stream and become a key contributor to the development and implementation of the global client strategy.
The role requires a BA skillset to get involved in the analysis, process reengineering through to management of UAT.
The ideal candidate will work with the business at the inception stage of the projects to articulate benefit cases and create initiation documents. The candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements from the global stakeholders then working with IT to create functional specifications.
Non essential (Preferred skills): The ideal candidate may also have technical skills relating to data cleanup and migration which should extend to but not be limited to databases and SQL. VBA skills and Access skills will be a further asset.
Stakeholder management is a key element to the role; the candidate will provide status reports and may be required to chair working groups.
Typical projects within the stream include: - business enabling initiatives such as the development of the Client source of SSI data, maintenance and distribution within the investment bank: automation initiatives to improve (account) stp for reference data, query management IT led initiatives to roll out strategic platforms.
These are key, high focus projects across the bank and require a strong delivery focus. This will require key liaison and partnership with the business and related IT functions along system, operational and process lines.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking applications from strong Business Analysts with Investment Banking operations experience. This is a business focussed role (not IT) although strong technical skills are an advantage. Broad investment banking business / product knowledge and data management skills are required.