Middle Office Business Analyst/Fund Accounting

23 Jun 2024

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Middle Office Business Analyst/Fund Accounting12 month plus contractHybrid remoteRate is open/Market Citizens holders preferred Tri-state area candidates only mix remote Strong financial

Location:New York, NY

Position Summary:Client is searching for a business focused technologist and functional subject matter expert to assist with advancing the technology capabilities of the Middle Office and Controllers businesses. The individual will work closely with key stakeholders in the Middle Office and Controllers functions to lead projects, gather and document business requirements and coordinate the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of these requirements

Responsibilities:
  • Work with middle office and controllers professionals to understand and produce business and functional requirements and collaborate with the development teams to implement solutions.
  • Work with Client internal resources as well as application vendors to establish the appropriate development approach and timeline
  • Track and maintain project plans, risk matrices, issues lists, and all related project artifacts to ensure successful implementation of related engagements.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and build relationships on a continuous basis
  • Develop test cases and participate in QA Testing.
  • Develop end-user training materials and deliver training to a broad user base
  • Assist with the analysis of middle office platform processes and capabilities and the ongoing development of a technology strategy
  • Partner with the business to ensure SLAs and other key metrics are met or exceeded
  • Identify best practices for optimizing system use both internally and externally
  • Act as an escalation point for support issues and increase in-house functional support resolution
  • Act as a technical SME

Experience Required

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  • 8+ years industry full cycle experience of SDLC methodologies and approaches, including refining business requirements and defining functional specifications
  • Experience with Business Analysis methodologies, use case modelling, user stories, etc.
  • Excellent conceptualization, analytical, and logic skills
  • Excellent communications skills, with the ability to work with business users as well as other members of the technical staff
  • Deep understanding of the middle office and controller functions (e.g. investment accounting, reconciliation, cash management, etc.)
  • Experience with a leading fund accounting platform required. FIS VPM is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with data warehouses and business intelligence platforms
  • Technical experience with application infrastructure, including servers, DB, networking.
  • Knowledge of credit instruments (Bank Loans, Bonds, Derivatives, etc.)
  • Experience with SQL is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget
  • Adept at listening and soliciting feedback middle office users and stakeholders
  • Must be self-directed and motivated while being a solid team player with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to thrive in a high-intensity, faced paced environment
  • PMP Certification is a nice to have.

Educational Requirements:
  • Advanced degree from a top university strongly desired

  • ID: #43569876
  • State: New York New york city 10001 New york city USA
  • City: New york city
  • Salary: $100 - $110
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-06-23
  • Deadline: 2022-08-21
  • Category: Accounting/finance