Sr Business Analyst/ Project Manager (Fixed Income Asset Manager) REMOTE
About the position We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Technology team as a Hybrid Project Manager / Business Analyst. This unique role combines the critical skills of project management with the analytical expertise of a business analyst. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, technology integration, business analysis, data management, and streamlining/automation of repetitive processes, particularly within the investment management industry. This role requires a proactive leader with excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects and parts of larger projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives are met within scope, time, and budget.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, risk management strategies, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitor project progress, proactively addressing any issues or roadblocks.
- Uphold project management best practices and company standards, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
- Oversee vendor integration projects, including data mapping, business use case definition, and business function mapping.
- Manage the full lifecycle of vendor integration, from initial business requirements and vendor selection to implementation and business model integration.
- Perform in-depth analysis of business processes, systems, and user needs to identify improvement opportunities.
- Elicit, document, and manage business requirements through interviews, workshops, and data analysis.
- Develop functional specifications, process diagrams, and use cases for communication with technical teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Evaluate and recommend solutions that align with business goals and objectives.
- Contribute to data governance practices to define and improve data lineage, processes, accuracy, and cataloging.
- Utilize data analysis and automation tools such as Power BI, SQL, VBA and Excel to support business teams in creating data-driven solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in the investment management industry.
- Proven track record in project management and business analysis, with successful project delivery.
- Advanced understanding of investment systems and full-cycle vendor product management.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business processes into actionable requirements.
- Prior experience in the fixed income asset class.
- Advanced level knowledge of Power BI, SQL and Office 365 and working knowledge of VBA and other automation tools.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- An advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, PMP) is preferred.