Systems Analyst x 2 recruitment

Opportunity

MG are looking to recruit a Systems Analyst to join the 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.

The successful candidate will work as a Systems Analyst aligned to the MG Data Integration platform.

The candidate will have some prior experience working as a Systems Analyst or similar role within asset management and have previous experience working with asset management systems integration.

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
- The potential candidate will have an Asset Management background.
- Previous experience of working on systems integration (STP) and specification of data and messaging transformation/mapping/routing.
- Ability to work in an iterative project environment.
- Capable of facilitating medium to large sized workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
- 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.

Desirable
- Strong 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.

Other
- Investment Management Certificate, Investment Administration Qualification or equivalent.

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