Technical Business Analyst (Azure Data Technology) (CPT) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• AN Independent Asset Management Firm seeks to fill the role of a Technical Business Analyst to take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within its Operations Technology division.
• You will be responsible for building and managing the critical platforms that enable front-to-back operational workflows - including pre and post trade execution, settlement, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, among others.
• The ideal candidate will require a suitable Degree, a minimum of 5 years Business Analysis experience – preferably with Asset Management knowledge, SQL, Azure, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code, API calling, DevSecOps/ETL and a solid understanding of data and systems architecture.

DUTIES:

• Take ownership of the delivery, stability and support objectives for the products and systems within Operations Technology.
• Identify, gather, analyse and document user stories and translate into high level specifications and design.
• Build or support system integration between in-house systems and external vendors.
• Apply appropriate fixes to applications or data whilst adhering to production change standards.
• Can work in an agile manner to ensure incremental delivery and ongoing momentum is maintained.
• Work closely with vendors, Product Owners and SMEs to understand end to end architecture and requirements
• Understand, enhance and deliver improved business processes.
• Co-ordinate and respond to testing requirements as necessary.
• Provide overviews and training to relevant teams.
• Document processes to ensure suitable cross-skilling in the team.
• Provide support during high care and after a change has gone live.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Degree.
• SQL experience is essential.
• At least 5 years Business Analysis experience, favouring individuals with knowledge of the Asset Management industry.
• An understanding of data and systems architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Azure DevOps, VS Code, API calling.
• Experience in DevSecOps/ETL.
• Experience in working in Agile or with iterative delivery frameworks.
• An interest in developing AI-centric systems.
• Experience with client and regulatory reporting, including the data and controls that underpin them highly beneficial.

ATTRIBUTES:

• A client focused and collaborative approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
• Driven by results.