Business Analyst - Investment Operations

Business Analyst Investment Operations Our client, a UK based International Investment firm who offer excellent hybrid working and Benefits, currently seek a Business Analyst on a 12-month FTC to support the Head of Investment Operations in increasing effectiveness and efficiency by reviewing existing processes and introducing standardisation and automation As a Business Analyst you must have extensive experience specialising in Operational improvement and change projects, this role sits within the Investment Operations team so alongside being a proven Business Analyst, understanding high volume processing environments, operational process flows and lifecycles is essential Key Responsibilities Create a full inventory of processes the team is responsible for Review each process to identify areas for improvement Understand business needs and develop and refine solution ideas with stakeholders within the team and wider organisation Document process maps and procedures for each process Define internal reporting arising from each process Work with stakeholders to implement agreed solutions Lead detailed design exercises Identify data requirements and enhancements Line manage the Portfolio Data Coordinator Create business cases detailing cost, benefit, timeline and resource estimates Essential Candidate Background/Skills Successful candidates will have a background delivering formal business projects within private equity, investment management, investment banking or similar financial services organisation They will have a proven ability to see the bigger picture, able to demonstrate use of in-depth insight and foresight to challenge and promote collective thinking to support positive outcomes They will be comfortable working in ambiguous environments, with the ability to problem solve across multiple teams. Essential Experience Required Experience designing and producing compelling solutions Strong analytic skills, ability to analyse problems, identify cause and develop potential solution options Ability to approach problems from a range of different angles, making connections between disparate processes and pieces of information Understanding of approaches to defining target operating models and business re-engineering techniques Experience documenting detailed process maps and procedures Attention to detail ensuring a high degree of accuracy for all deliverables Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Ability to build rapport with key internal stakeholders Desirable skills: Understanding of private equity funds and the administration processes that are required to support them Understanding of data, data flows and data quality processes within asset management or a similar operating environment Experience using Portfolio Management Systems, ideally eFront Awareness of various data visualisation tools and techniques, ideally Power BI