Senior Business Analyst- Custody

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the product, operations & technology teams
• Collaborate with business partners, technology groups, suppliers & customers to design innovative, reusable and scalable solutions across custody settlements, safekeeping and connectivity functions
• Filter, prioritize and validate complex material from multiple sources into concise, meaningful and executable artefacts
• Drive the documentation of clear and detailed data models, process maps, business requirements, implementation roadmaps as well as test plans
• Define business, functional and non-functional requirements through partnership with relevant teams
• Analyse message specifications and define data models for standardization
• Improve ways of working through regular retrospectives and engagement with project teams and partner functions
• Work with technology leads to obtain and challenge development estimates including the alignment and prioritisation of resourcing requirements
• Challenge the status quo to identify opportunities that deliver effective strategic outcomes
• Proactively identify barriers / constraints including resolution paths and future mitigation
• Manage delivery of multiple parallel initiatives across varying stakeholder groups

• Experience with Settlements and Transaction processing is a highly desirable
• Domain knowledge of Post Trade, Equities or Fixed Income within a Custodian, Broker Dealer or Asset Manager environment is highly desirable
• Experience with software development programme in agile / waterfall approach is a must
• Previous experience with Lending & Borrowing and/or Collateral is an advantage
• Strong analytical thought process with an ability to manage ambiguity and an aptitude for problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly depending on audience
• Willingness to challenge and ask probing questions to validate priorities, proposed solutions and realisation of benefits
• Flexibility in approach, and the ability to show initiative and respond quickly to changing situations
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment working across different groups and time zones with ability to work autonomously while being mindful of when to seek guidance and approval
• Experience with delivering change in Agile frameworks: this may include formal qualifications and/or certified online courses and/or evidence of practical experience
• Sound understanding of IT infrastructure and software development

Previous experience with Lending & Borrowing and/or Collateral

• Continuous professional development
• Flexible working
• Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment