Sr. Business Analyst – Prime Brokerage/Custodial Banking

  • Contract

Company Description

We work for a local technology solution provider and IT outsourcing company. The Company places IT professionals with medium and large companies in the Boston and New England area. They are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a full time, multi-year contract opportunity based in Boston, MA.  

Job Description

The Business Analyst will be involved in all levels of the software development cycle (requirements definition, functional design, development, system test and quality assurance) as well the in depth analysis and resolution of client calls and must have multiple years of working with an IT group.

  • Define business user requirements and use these to create technical; functional specifications
  • Data Mapping, Functional Specs, and BSD
  • In depth on-boarding and analysis of clients and users
  • Liaise with technical counterparts to ensure correct technical and functional flow/design
  • Create test cases to ensure the system processes according to functional specifications and execute tests to ensure functional requirements are met
  • Provide functional guidance to developers to resolve issues
  • Provide implementation support and training to clients

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical mindset with an ability to do in depth analysis and prior experience working with an IT team…business side only will not work for this role.
  • Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Economics or related degree
  • 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services AS AN ANALYST, preferably at a custodial banking institution
  • Strong background as an Analyst in: OTC Derivatives accounting, Prime Brokerage, Securities Lending, Capital Markets, Equity Derivatives and Asset Servicing
  • Strong Trade Accounting and Settlement and/or regulatory reporting  knowledge is a plus
  • Knowledge of software development cycle and ability to work alone or with the team
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong Communication skills, verbal and written, applied across various levels of the organization
  • Candidate must demonstrate adaptability to strategic changes and demonstrate strong initiative and motivation skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment, while maintaining the value proposition
  • Vendor and Custom built management and application deployment
  • Major Focus on any of the following applications:   Misys Summit, EagleSTAR, Misys Sophis Risqué, Calypso, PrimeOne, MarkitSERV MarkitWire, Univista; strongly preferred

Additional Information

If you fit this description, please forward or upload a copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.

C2C will be considered.  Must be able to in-person interview.  No travel or relocation allowances.