AVP- OTC Project Sr Analyst

As a Senior Business Analyst with OTC Operations or Projects experience, you will play a critical role in the Funds Change team by contributing to client onboarding or change projects within the Services organization. Your strong analytical skillset will be essential in designing, testing, and validating complex solutions and services for clients and operational teams. Effective communication and networking skills will enable you to cooperate with stakeholders across various seniority levels in Product, Technology, Operations, and Clients. Responsibilities: - Perform process analysis and design solutions to meet client or operational needs - Deliver Business Requirements, prepare BRDs, testing plans, and oversee testing on new system developments - Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, Product, Technology partners, and clients to align vision and strategic goals - Proactively minimize and mitigate implementation and project risks - Challenge the status quo, demonstrate initiative and innovation in proposing solutions - Conduct root cause analysis of common operational issues - Manage client and business ad-hoc queries and requirements - Analyze proposed system changes, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technology deliverables - Contribute to project plans assessing resource requirements and timescales for execution - Participate in Department initiatives and strategic planning - Assist project managers in creating/updating Project Charter, Project Plan, Executive MIS dashboards as needed Qualifications: - 7-9 years of relevant operational experience in Investment Banking Domain - 2-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Change Management or operational improvements area - Deep subject matter expertise in OTC Derivatives products and trade lifecycle, Swaption, XCCY Swaps, OIS, FX Swaps, IRS, Non-Deliverable Swaps, CDS, CDX, ETDs - Understanding of Listed instruments like EQ, FIs, FX, Fund Accounting, Collateral Management, and workflow - Experience with complex assets in derivative operations or related project function at Investment Managers or Securities Services operations - Thorough understanding of financial and capital markets - Knowledge of BABOK standard and/or IIBA certification advantageous - Proficiency in English - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines - Capability to step into project management when required - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Strong analytical skills - Flexible approach and willingness to work in flexible shifts - Knowledge of MS Visio, Power BI, and SQL is an asset - Working knowledge of Derivative Ops within systems like Aladdin, Calypso, or Markit TM advantageous Education: - Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role you will play as a Senior Business Analyst in the Funds Change team. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.,