Senior Business Analyst - Funds

Harvey Nash is conducting g a search for a Senior level Business Analyst for a contract based in Limerick.

The role will entail the following:

"To work as part of a niche project team as SME for the European Depositary Operations platform creation and implementation.
"To work with the Business and Vendors to review procedures, processes, and problems to identify areas for improved functionality, automation and workflow.
"To work through processes and procedures to propose process changes and system developments to improve productivity and functionality to meet Client and Business needs.
"Interact with the Business in analysing and supporting existing operational procedures
and interpreting how client and business needs can be better met.
"Gather business requirements, design requirements, UAT requirements and work with the Business in the roll out and implementation stages.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

"At least 10 years' experience within Asset Servicing, specifically within Fund Administration, Custody Operations, Trustee and/or Depositary Services.
"At least 5 years' experience as a recognised Trustee/Depositary SME and Business Analyst, with demonstrable success in delivering positive change.
"Proven experience in supporting new business platform builds, process re-engineering and client transitioning across multiple locations.
"Advanced analytical skills at a business, system and data mapping level.
"Familiar with industry trends, trading practices and product offerings.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
"Reviews existing procedures, processes, and challenges to recommend where automation or improved processes can be implemented.
"Investigates and identifies root causes of errors.
"Interacts with staff in various departments including IT, PMO and operations to formulate and implement solutions to improve processing.
"Understands, determines and thoroughly documents business requirements and where appropriate, prepare feasibility and cost effectiveness proposals for Project meetings.
"Coordinates testing of new systems and system modifications in accordance with internal Policy.
"Writes proposals for system changes/enhancements. Implements new efficiencies to improve accuracy and timeliness and reduce costs, risk and errors.
"Communicates effectively with the Business, Management, Depositary Clients and Vendors around process change, technical upgrades and enhanced functionality.
"Ability to detect potential issues or challenges and to proactively raise awareness to both the team and/or Management as appropriate.