Corporate Action (Operation) Business Analyst

Project description

Our client is looking for an experienced Corporate Actions (Operations) Business Analyst to join their team. There is a programme to integrate a Corporate Action management tool into Operations. The BA will need to be able to map data between systems and solve data modelling problems, draft the TDO etc. The applications involved are Gloss, Middleware, Swift Gateway as well as Murex, BBG and Apex so experience of these is desirable. The new tool will sit in the middle, and the candidate should be very comfortable with learning system functions quickly to help design workflows and solve related issues.

Responsibilities

• The BA will provide subject matter expertise and knowledge on Operations processes and systems and work across complex projects for Operations stakeholders. Business analysts are typically involved in all phases of the project life cycle, working closely with both the business users and the technology staff facilitating a clear understanding of the solution being delivered. This includes:
• Performing requirements gathering and compiling formal Business Requirements, Functional Specification and Technical Design overview documents. Seeking and gaining approvals for any such documentation
• Covering all aspects of Business Analyst engagement throughout the Project Development Lifecycle including but not limited to:
• Formulating and presenting proposed solutions to the business users
• Formulating testing approaches and compiling test plans and test cases
• Performing system integration testing and supporting business users with user acceptance testing
• Compiling and presenting test results
• Completing project/workstream status reports
• Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Escalating issues/risks to project/line management
• Providing subject matter expertise to support TEC initiatives, as required e.g. presenting solutions to other parts of the organisation
• Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions.
• Comply with relevant security and operations procedures
• Promote bank values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
• Build relationships across the bank, establishing a strong peer network and helping to strengthen collaboration

SKILLS

Must have

• MUST HAVE experience as an Business Analyst in Corporate Action
• Business analysis experience working for a top tier bank or consultancy
• An understanding of the project life cycle and experience of compiling proposal, scope, requirements, technical design and testing documents
• Exposure to different project delivery lifecycles, Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with the following applications preferable: Gloss, Swift Gateway, Murex, Bloomberg, Apex & Middleware
• Product knowledge incorporating some of the following: Bonds, Derivatives, Securities Financing, FX and Loans and Deposits
• A good understanding of Corporate Actions
• A good understanding of the scope and purpose of the core banking functions
• Experience solving data modelling problems and performing data mapping
• Comfortable with learning new system functions quickly to help with workflow designs
• Knowledge of SQL (able to query and examine data, rather than build solutions)
• Ability and experience of working under pressure
• Ability to liaise with business and IT stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral Personal Requirement:
• Results & delivery driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A pro-active, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Powerpoint, Visio, Excel & Word)

Nice to have

The applications involved are Gloss, Middleware, Swift Gateway as well as Murex, BBG and Apex so experience of these is desirable.