Entry Level Systems Analyst Opportunity recruitment

Opportunity

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated person to fill the role of Systems Analyst within our Analysis team. The Analysis team are responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects across a wide variety of business areas from front to back office.

This is an entry level opportunity; we are looking for a candidate with strong analytical and numeric skills who has the appetite to progress to the role of Systems Analyst which is aligned to the MG Data Integration Platform. Full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

- Work proactively with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into detailed specifications that form the solution.
- Work closely with the Data Integration Service team to input into release planning and define and manage the systems analysis deliverables against estimates.
- Liaise directly with users to understand and specify requirements where necessary.
- Perform systems/integration analysis and assist Developers in translating specified requirements into technical solutions.
- Manage functional test planning, test case development and execution.

What we are looking for

Essential
- Some previous experience of working on systems integration (STP) and specification of data and messaging transformation/mapping/routing will be strongly considered
- Strong analysis/investigation skills. Must have strong numeric skills.
- Ability to work in an iterative project environment.
- Be proactive and delivery focussed with excellent communication skills.
- Enjoy analytical problem solving and attention to detail
- Be able to generate and maintain positive relationships within the team and across the business.
- Have a genuine interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of the challenges and developments impacting systems and operations in the Asset Management industry.
- Degree level or equivalent level in an computing, engineering or mathematics based subject, achieving a grade of a 2:1 or above

Desirable
- An understanding of one or more of:
- Asset management data (i.e. Instrument, Position, Fund, Benchmark, Credit Rating)
- Cash Deposit and FX transaction processing
- Securities Lending and Repo trade processing
- Previous experience working with data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Markit, Rimes)
- Understanding of market standards (e.g. Swift, FpML)
- Knowledge of XML schema definition/design and SQL.

MG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse background.