Business Analyst - Aladdin
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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. Job Responsibilities/Objectives 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.
- 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.
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