Position Details:

• Senior Business Analyst for the core Custody application upgrades, lead phases of the project lifecycle for strategic, cross functional business initiatives.
• The main project will be around system implementation.
• Additional projects may involve: process optimization, risk mitigation, regulatory mandates and operating model re-engineering.

• The Operational readiness team is the initial contact point for operational & Product development requests and business analysis.
• The team produces/reviews BRDs (Business Requirements Document) & FRDs (Functional Requirements Document), manages UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinates implementation of new developments.
• The individual will have a strong project management and operational focus and will provide an integrated value-added service to our clients.
• The role will require the successful candidate to form effective working relationships with all stakeholders – Technology, Product, Market Management, Processing teams, Coverage teams, etc. ensuring that all key project deliverables are met.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a strong and detailed understanding of end-to-end operations and act as the client advocate.
• He/she may be required to interface with internal stakeholders at a senior level, acting as escalation point as well as a strategic business partner.

• Play key role in project governance, organization, delivery, planning and control, and risk and issue management.
• Understanding the Operating Model to be able to advise all stakeholders on the impact of any change of the model.
• Assist the Project Manager with the co-ordination of release planning, execution and post-implementation review
• Working with technology and product colleagues to develop a robust, stable and scalable solution.
• Create Users Stories / Business Requirement Documents and support testing of solutions.
• Create Business Scenarios for testing through own knowledge and leveraging the knowledge of Operations specialists
• Leading BRD and FRD walkthroughs with multiple stakeholders
• Ensure testers have the requisite knowledge to execute testing and provide training where gaps exist
• Ensure all solutions are appropriately documented and communicated to impacted parties.
• Ensure that core Operations staff ready for the implementation.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure all project documentation is in place, updated and in good order.
• Work with the Project Manager to communicate to stakeholders/senior management the status of a project.

• High visibility role with exposure to people at all levels, including senior management interaction in various business areas
• Opportunity to develop a network and build relationships across the organization
• Involvement in Global strategic initiatives
• To further develop business analysis capabilities
• To develop project management capabilities
• To develop strategic planning and improved decision making skills

• Strong knowledge of Custody products preferred
• Proven Business Analysis experience
• Extensive testing experience

• Business Analysis experience
• Analytical skills
• Good attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate and deliver to deadlines.
• Soft skills

• Primary Degree or Equivalent
• Advanced computer skills (MS office suite applications)

• Innovative
• Team and Leadership Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish credibility with senior managers.
• Excellent communication, interaction and influencing skills.
• Moderate presentation and facilitating skills.
• Ability to engage successfully in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to successfully react/lead workload volatility
• Must be able to work under pressure; managing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities