Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Identify and document business needs by working closely with stakeholders. Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team. Ensure all parties have a common understanding of the project objectives.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze business data to understand trends, patterns and issues. Develop reports and dashboards to measure process performance and help stakeholders make informed decisions.
Solution Design and Validation: Propose and evaluate solutions to meet business needs. Conduct testing and validation of new processes or systems before full implementation.
Change Management and Training: Help plan and execute changes in business processes or systems, e.g. due to regulatory change or to improve processes. Create documentation and provide training for end users.
Required Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in operations transformation and Middle Office functions within the financial services industry, preferably within securities operations.
Deep understanding of the operational needs in the Fixed Income business and pain points of different asset class segments
Ability to face off with senior business heads at a strategic level while understanding the detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review and highlight project risks and issues and partner on mitigating solutions
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the enterprise
Ability to conduct presentations with emphasis on story-telling to convey and influence the case for change
Expertise in using data analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
Desired Qualifications:
Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
Experience in influencing a diverse set of stakeholders to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner
Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward