Performance Business Analyst, Inv Mngmt - 12 mths, extendable

at  Robert Half

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global consulting firm working with a global Investment Management Group. We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our client on a large-scale project. This is a 12 months contract with possibility of extension.
The Business Analyst will be primarily responsible for analysing the current state and documenting performance calculation methods and processes for the Group Investment Middle Office, mainly focusing on Fixed Income Attribution during the project
You 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.
You will work with internal and external stakeholders independently and have adequate middle-office performance expertise to solve complex issues. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, identifying the data sources, analysing and articulating the methods, and outlying test strategy and test cases systematically and communicably.

• 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 DD 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.