Lead Business Analyst

The Company

We are currently working with a leading global bank in Hong Kong and is seeking a qualified and experienced Operation Analyst

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Business Analyst to manage a team of business analysts and ensure the successful delivery of projects. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data and analyze current state workflows across various functional areas, including Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate Actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral, and Private Assets Operations. Additionally, you will work with third-party vendors to coordinate due diligence on middle-office operational processes and manage project risks and issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of investment operations and experience in implementing operational areas using platforms such as Aladdin. Strong communication, documentation, and prioritization skills are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of business analysts, providing guidance, support, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather data and analyze current state workflows in Trade Management, Cash Operations, Fund Operations, Corporate Actions, Reconciliations, Derivative & Collateral, and Private Assets Operations.
• Coordinate due diligence on middle-office operational processes with third-party vendors.
• Identify, document, and manage project risks and issues related to the due diligence process.
• Develop functional specifications and document business processes for various functional areas.
• Prepare requirements definition documents, including process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Lead discussions and actively participate in due diligence workshops where the Business Analyst has been involved in documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues.
• Continuously improve processes and methodologies for documenting current state operational workflows.
• Collaborate with test managers to develop operational test scenarios and validate test results on behalf of operational users.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in investment operations.

Your Profile

• Extensive experience and familiarity with the functional aspects of investment operations in a large asset management company, including trade management, corporate actions, derivative life cycle & collateral management, fund order processing, cash processing, reconciliations, portfolio accounting & reporting.
• Strong knowledge of operational aspects of various asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, time deposits, FX, OTC & ETD, funds, and private assets.
• Prior experience in implementing operational areas using Aladdin and/or implementing outsourcing of asset management processing projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in working with test managers to develop operational test scenarios and validate test results.
• Proven ability to work with various stakeholders to manage the documentation of business processes, workflows, and business requirements.
• Strong delivery drive and self-starter mentality.
• Pragmatic approach and ability to navigate ambiguity in complex environments.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong ability to elicit information and exceptional documentation and presentation skills.

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