Job Description

Asset Management Operations is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to play an integral role on our strategic transformation program team. The Analyst will be a member of the team responsible for the design and implementation of the Alts global operating model. As a member of this team, the individual will partner closely with technology, operations, senior stakeholders and external service providers, to successfully deliver on this very important, large scale global initiative.

Responsibilities

Understand and effectively evaluate operational challenges and leverage experience to formulate and drive innovative solutions (emphasis on process redesign and improvement)

Analyze the benefits and disadvantages of each solution and its suitability/feasibility to the business operations

Manage risks throughout the change initiative by conducting risk analysis and developing mitigation plans

Elicit business and implementation requirements from stakeholders with appropriate prioritization and dependencies identified

Support key leaders in strategic planning around the future state operating model design and the development of strategic partnerships

Identify, assess and document business requirements; propose creative solutions that balance technical solutions against business priorities

Translate business requirements into test plans/actionable playbooks; conduct and facilitate testing in collaboration with development teams and business.

Develop executable approaches to implement business change, communication & training to transition from current to future state

Assist with defining project plans, change management, and implementation plans

Manage business development efforts required to advance the strategic agenda

Qualifications

Experience with large scale organizational change efforts

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to formulate solutions to help address business challenges

Strong business processes modeling experience

Experience creating new service delivery and support models

Proven track record in managing and executing against multiple complex aspects of a project or other transformation initiatives

Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools

Ability to effectively multi-task and deliver quality results within a fast-paced project deliverable deadlines

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders at various levels

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Detail oriented with effective prioritization and organizational skills

Confident speaker with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal updates to colleagues and senior executives

5+ years experience in Hedge Fund/Asset Management Operations or hedge fund administration

Industry knowledge of Alternative investment products (accounting & E2E process across front, middle and back offices).

2+ years management experience required

Advanced PowerPoint and excel skills, strong Visio skills

VBA skills a plus