Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division. You will be responsible for building and managing the critical platforms that enable front-to-back operational workflows - including pre and post trade execution, settlement, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, among others. The ideal candidate will require a suitable Degree, a minimum of 5 years Business Analysis experience – preferably with Asset Management knowledge, SQL, Azure, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code, API calling, DevSecOps/ETL and a solid understanding of data and systems architecture.

DUTIES:

• Take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within Operations Technology.
• Identify, gather, analyse and document user stories and translate into high level specifications and design.
• Build or support system integration between in-house systems and external vendors.
• Apply appropriate fixes to applications or data whilst adhering to production change standards.
• Can work in an agile manner to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained.
• Work closely with vendors, Product Owners and SMEs to understand end to end architecture and requirements
• Understand, enhance and deliver improved business processes.
• Co-ordinate and respond to testing requirements as necessary.
• Provide overviews and training to relevant teams.
• Document processes to ensure suitable cross-skilling in the team.
• Provide support during high care and after a change has gone live.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Degree.
• SQL experience is essential.
• At least 5 years Business Analysis experience, favouring individuals with knowledge of the Asset Management industry.
• An understanding of data and systems architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code, API calling.
• Experience in DevSecOps/ETL.
• Experience in working in Agile or with iterative delivery frameworks.
• An interest in developing AI-centric systems.
• Experience with client and regulatory reporting, including the data and controls that underpin them highly beneficial.

ATTRIBUTES:

• A client focused and collaborative approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Driven by results.