Equity Solutions Business Analyst

Company: Michael Page
Location: New York
Posted on: January 18, 2025

Job Description:

The IT business analyst will work within the Post Trade IT team, focusing on implementing and improving workflows for equity back office systems, including settlement, confirmation, and clearing. The role also involves enhancing regulatory reporting, ensuring data quality, and identifying inefficiencies in business operations to propose improvements.Client DetailsA global financial services firm that offers a wide range of solutions, including investment banking, asset management, corporate banking, and insurance services. Headquartered in Paris, France, it operates internationally, serving institutional clients, corporations, and individuals. The company focuses on innovation and sustainable finance, providing tailored financial services to meet the evolving needs of its clients.DescriptionKey responsibilities include collaborating with operations to gather and document business requirements, identifying potential issues, and writing detailed functional specifications for IT development. The role involves developing user test cases, validating test results, conducting training, coordinating go-live, and ensuring system functionality. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for project scoping, planning, progress reporting, and managing risks and communications.ProfileSuccessful candidates will have at least 5 years of business analysis experience in the finance industry, with deep knowledge of US broker dealer equity back office systems such as Broadridge Shadow, BPS, or FIS Phase 3. They will possess strong IT skills, including the ability to review source code, write and execute SQL queries, and understand scripts in various languages (Windows, Unix, Bash, Perl, Python), alongside a keen ability to analyze complex problems and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Additional knowledge of C++, C#, XML, XSLT, and Excel VBA is a plus.Job OfferAn initial 6 month hybrid contract(3 days on-site) based out of Midtown Manhattan, with an opportunity for long-term extensions or conversion. An immediate start date, and quick two round interview process. Apply today!MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Keywords: Michael Page, East Orange , Equity Solutions Business Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , New York, New Jersey