Role requirement
Vacancy type
Contract
Sector
Business Change
Specialisim
Business Analysis - Investments
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
15823
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
30/09/2024
Closing date
21/10/2024
Job Description:
Our client, a reputable asset management firm, have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join their Edinburgh based team on an initial 6-month contract basis. The role will suit a highly skilled Business Analyst who has a solid background within asset management.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Highly experienced working in a business analyst role with a strong understanding of investment management processes.
- Hands-on experience with order management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Knowledge of investment compliance requirements would be beneficial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between various stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in documentation, testing, and analysis.
Core Responsibilities:
- Document existing data sources used by the Investment Compliance team.
- Facilitate Transition of Investment Controls.
- Analyse results generated by the coded rules in the order management system.
- Test new reports and workflows in the order management system, verifying that they meet business requirements and align with operational needs.
- Collaborate with internal clients, such as trading and portfolio management teams, to test and validate workflows.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15823
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Emma, a founding member of Core-Asset Solutions, has played a pivotal role in shaping the division’s unique offering and now leads the team. With an MA in Psychology and Business, Emma brings over 15 years of recruitment experience and is renowned for her deep industry knowledge and blend of empathy and efficiency.
"Temporary recruitment offers incredible flexibility for both businesses and candidates," Emma says. "For companies, it's about scaling their workforce quickly without long-term commitments. For candidates, it's a chance to gain diverse experiences and showcase their skills."
As Associate Director, Emma specialises in core business functions alongside her team leadership. Emma's dedication to seeing people flourish, whether in her team or among her clients and candidates, makes her an invaluable part of Core-Asset Consulting.
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