Business Analyst

Business Analyst London, UK (Hybrid Work) Contract (Inside IR35) Job Description: ------- Main Skills : Bloomberg & Capital Markets Who we are looking for A versatile individual with strong business systems and data analysis skills for development and support of the first ever front-to-back platform and service model. The successful candidate must possess skill in complex business data analysis with expertise in functional requirements gathering and documentation; excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; a proven ability to liaise between business/implementation and technology teams; and strong collaboration skills; understand global portfolio management, trading and compliance across asset classes along with the associated analytics; and have experience managing and overseeing global virtual teams. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting Alpha Data Services. Alpha Data Service redefines the common definition of ‘alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for. This is a key role in implementing and testing the industry’s first ever front-to-back client servicing platform. What you will be responsible for This role will be responsible for detailed analysis, testing, documentation outlining problems, opportunities and solution for client's Alpha Data Platform Work closely wider STT Alpha building efficient data models and technical requirement that meet product/client requirements Provide analysis and advice to clients (internal and external) on current and future client's data-centric operating models Liaise with clients (internal and external) in order to establish and document implementation requirements Analyse and document data mappings from source systems to target and onward data outputs for client implementations Play significant role in contributing input on product requirements working closely with the global Alpha Data Platform teams Collaborate with other Alpha Data Platform Implementation team members to share best practices, raise issues, develop consistent global processes Apply functional business knowledge to system roadmap and be part of agreeing future enhancements / development activities Work as a member of a global team – provide status, communicate issues, share ideas, and follow process for analysis, development and support protocols Additional requirement Strong hands-on experience in eliciting and documenting requirements using Agile methodologies in delivery/implementation projects within the Financial Services industry Experience of working with data management platforms, complex data architecture and performing data validation Experience of integrating with other industry software providers to promote platform interoperability (i.e. Bloomberg PORT, CRD, BRS Aladdin, SimCorp Dimension, Factset, Fidessa Minerva, Eze Software, etc Experience with Microsoft Azure a plus) Experience with Cloud Computing (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Snowflake) Strong technical skills in data management, SQL, Toad, database design Client engagement and expectation management across project life cycle Strong analytical, reconcilement and organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured and team-based environment, as well as independently Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Visio, Excel and PowerPoint) Experience in Agile Methodology and Testing tools (i.e. JIRA, Rally, RTC, QC) preferred Highly collaborative and flexible. Ability to build effective working relationships with others inside and outside the organization, including leadership Knowledge of client's systems / Charles River would be beneficial What we value Leadership and ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and relationship management skills Experience in managing large scale initiatives for multi-location projects, across multiple business lines and corporate functions The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors – Choose to own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community Education & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or above. Strong financial industry experience.