Business Analyst - Aladdin

at  Square One Resources

Job Title: Business Analyst - Aladdin
Location: Singapore
Salary/Rate: Up to SGD800 per day
Start Date: 24/04/2024
Job Type: Contract

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial sector clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join their team for a nine-month contract.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in a similar role, with a focus on data extraction and documentation
• Experience & familiarity with all the operational aspects of the middle/back office operations
• Strong preference given to those with prior experience in implementation of operational areas using Aladdin and/or implementation of outsourcing of asset management processing projects
• Experience in working with test managers on developing operational test scenarios, validation of test results on behalf of operation users
• Experience in working and liaising with third-parties e.g custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, counterparties etc
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and organized records.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement

The Business Analyst will primarily analyse the current state and document operational processes for various functional areas within the middle & back office, covering Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral and Private Assets Operations. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data, document business processes, develop functional specifications and participate actively in target-state solution exercises.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data and analyze current state workflows related to Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral and Private Assets Operations.
• Work with third-party vendors to coordinate due diligence on middle-office operational processes.
• Identify, document, and manage project risks and issues related to the due diligence process.
• Develop functional specifications and document business processes for various functional areas.
• Prepare materials for requirements definition documents, including process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Participate actively in workshops, including leading discussions for areas where BA has been involved in documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues.
• Continuously improve processes and methodologies for documenting current state operational workflows.
• Participate actively in the development of test scenarios & validating test results.
• Extract and document data for all portfolios, custodian accounts, and counterparty accounts.
• Conduct research to identify and verify account information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for working with custodians and counterparties to obtain the necessary information promptly and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure the quality and relevance of data being received and shared with third-party is accurate and up to date.
• Organize and maintain documentation, ensuring all relevant data is appropriately recorded and accessible.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the status of all activities to management and other stakeholders.