Job Description

Join a Leading Global Financial Institution Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and innovative team at one of the world's leading banks? This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals in the financial services industry while playing a key role in shaping the future of banking. With a presence in over 70 countries, our client is committed to helping its clients achieve their financial goals, fostering sustainable growth, and promoting a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment. Here, youll be at the forefront of the industry, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional development. The company is passionate about nurturing talent and creating opportunities for career advancement across various functions, from corporate banking and risk management to innovation and digital transformation. About the Job We have a requirement for a strong Senior Business analyst, with rounded middle/back office experience in investment banking. Requirements The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have delivered value on large projects in Capital Markets, preferably in the middle/back-office area. Direct Responsibilities Initial Analysis: Feasibility studies Initial estimations Poviding proposals, High level solutions Working with Project Managers to identify target delivery dates Functional Design and Documentation: Obtaining/clarifying/elaborating business requirements Funtional solution design and documentation Re-estimation throughout Project lifecycle when required Testing: Produce and execute Functional Test Packs or provide guidance where required to testing teams. Regression Test Pack assessment Organize and manage end User Testing where required Escalation of environmnt issues preventing progress Implementation/Post Live Support: Provide support for new/changed functionality where required, producing: Release Notes User Guides/documentation/Use case Diagram Arranging Functional Demos/Training 3rd Level Support: Provide 3rd level support in line with defined Group process. L3 technical support to production and UAT environments. Additional Responsibilities Template Design & development using in house document drafting tool. Appropriate documentation to be provided for all deliveries. Requirements Good Essential technical skills: Experience with understanding complex systems, analyzing, and resolving issues and writing functional and technical specifications, and test plans Experience in coordinating a dispersed set of stakeholders (functionally and geographically) Experience with having organized and conducted all types of testing in a Banking environment. Experience with structured project methodology. Understanding of business analysis and systems analysis Experience in drafting test plans, test scenario and test cases Experience in executing functional testing. Knowledge of analysis methodologies like entity-relation modelling, use cases, process transformation analysis. Ability to work with technology to assist with analysis eg SQL, Access A good knowledge of Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint is requested. Worked on Thunderhead Tool or any other Tool related to Document Template Creation. Prior Experience in Automation Projects that has been E2E delivered. Hands on SQL and able to read/write SQL queries. Business knowledge: A strong appreciation of Middle/Back Office functions OTC Derivative Trade lifecycle Understands Back-office Trade confirmation process and workflows Product knowledge: Interest rates derivatives, Credit Derivatives, Options, Fx options (Knowledge is required more in how these products might be represented in a Front Office, Back-office system) An appreciation of: Static data on Securities Market data & prices Regulatory initiatives such as Dodd Frank, EMIR, Clearing Required Business Analysis skills in IT system design: IT system design and testing: Interfaces between systems (FO feeding Back offices) Good understanding of data flowing between systems throughout the trade life cycle Essential personality skills: Good interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively with representatives of a diverse range of departments located in various sites and locations (Collateral Management FO, IT, Operations, Credit Risk, Market Risk) and within various business lines (mainly Fixed Income, Equity Derivatives). Must be able to demonstrate that can communicate well in writing and orally and manage relationships. Being able to work under pressure, in a sometimes-challenging environment, and to deal with confrontational situations. Able to negotiate, to convince and find consensus. Pro-active in rearranging priorities and solving issues where requested. Being prepared to work long hours when necessary. Has to be hands on, rigorous and methodical.