Business Analyst - Singapore - WE-PLUS PTE. LTD.

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Summary

The Business Analyst will primarily analyse the current state and document operational processes for various functional areas within the middle & back office, covering Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral and Private Assets Operations. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data, document business processes, develop functional specifications and participate actively in target-state solution exercises.

They must deal with clients independently and have enough expertise to solve complex issues. They will be responsible for mapping and maintaining third-party custodians and counterparty records systematically and communicably.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and collaboration abilities. They should also have a solid understanding of middle office operations. The Business Analyst must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data and analyze current state workflows related to Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral and Private Assets Operations.
• Work with third-party vendors to coordinate due diligence on middle-office operational processes.
• Identify, document, and manage project risks and issues related to the due diligence process.
• Develop functional specifications and document business processes for various functional areas.
• Prepare materials for requirements definition documents, including process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Participate actively in DD workshops, including leading discussions for areas where BA has been involved in documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues.
• Continuously improve processes and methodologies for documenting current state operational workflows.
• Participate actively in the development of test scenarios & validating test results
• Extract and document data for all portfolios, custodian accounts, and counterparty accounts.
• Conduct research to identify and verify account information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for working with custodians and counterparties to obtain the necessary information promptly and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure the quality and relevance of data being received and shared third-party is accurate and current.
• Organize and maintain documentation, ensuring all relevant data is appropriately recorded and accessible.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the status of all activities to management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance Accounting or related fields.
• Between 5-10 years' experience working as lead and/or supporting business analysts.
• More than 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on data extraction and documentation.
• Experience & familiarity with all the operational aspects of the middle/back-office operations
• Strong preference given to those with prior experience in implementation of operational areas using Aladdin and/or implementation of outsourcing of asset management processing projects.
• Experience in working with test managers on developing operational test scenarios, validation of test results on behalf of operation users.
• Experience in working and liaising with third-parties e.g custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, counterparties etc.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and organized records.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving.

Tell employers what skills you have

Asset Management
Middle Office
Due Diligence
Analytical Skills
Ability To Work Independently
Process Improvement
Outsourcing
User Stories
Business Analysis
Corporate Actions
Attention to Detail
Business Analyst
Back Office
Able To Work Independently
Mapping
Business Requirements