Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst – Finance Systems Implementation Responsibilities: The Business Analyst is responsible for the functional design, business specification, and deployment of Finance Systems and process change initiatives. The candidate will work as part of a project team to deliver system and process enhancements within the finance function. General Responsibilities: • Generate, analyze, and document user requirements and business processes for IT development (BRD). • Conduct data assessment, data gap analysis, and remediation. • Plan and manage user acceptance and migration testing through successful delivery of end products or remediation solutions. • Collaborate cross-functionally to review requirements with stakeholders, coordinate with IT for design and development, support go-live, and provide ongoing operational support and governance. • Ensure proper aftercare and issue remediation post-implementation. • Manage issues and escalate effectively as needed. • Ensure timely and quality delivery of assigned projects and tasks. • Facilitate working group meetings with presentations and documentation, prepare agendas, capture outcomes, and communicate updates to stakeholders and management. • Support efforts to enhance the overall control environment, including upstream processes and controls. Specific Responsibilities: • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the financial product lifecycle (Global Markets and Global Banking) and related banking processes. • Collaborate with finance strategy teams on new transactions or activities. • Serve as the point of contact within project teams for data and functional aspects; document and validate BRD updates accordingly. • Engage with internal finance teams for schema and downstream reporting processes. • Ensure accurate implementation of accounts, products, legal entities, and source systems. • Track timelines, budgets, and report project progress; participate in steering committee meetings. • Anticipate and resolve potential project issues with timely escalation when required. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, reprioritizing as necessary. • Maintain adherence to change management controls and governance requirements. • Prepare analysis, summaries, and presentations using PowerPoint and Excel for various stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CFA or equivalent preferred. • 7–10 years of experience in accounting and/or accounting systems implementation within the financial services industry. • Strong technical accounting background, preferably in banking, investment management, or related sectors. • Proven experience in business analysis and application testing. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SQL knowledge preferred. • Deep understanding of complex financial products, accounting processes, financial reporting, month-end close, and regulatory reporting. • Experience with accounting for derivatives, FX, equities, fixed income, loans, treasury, and other structured products. • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and in geographically dispersed teams. Preferred Qualifications: • CFA certification or prior experience with financial products. • Familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP standards. • Experience collaborating with IT on financial systems implementations. • Background in accounting and reporting system testing (sub-ledger, general ledger, reporting tools). • Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is an asset. • Knowledge of modern automation and analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, AI/ML, RPA).