Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Asset Allocation Business Analyst to join our product team. This role involves applying industry best practices in implementing multi-asset, multi-manager portfolio workflows.
The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following market segments: Superannuation/Pension, Endowments, OCIO. They will also possess front-to-back experience, from model construction through exposure management and cash allocation, to performance and risk measurement/management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply detailed knowledge of business requirements and workflows to assist in product development
* Research and produce business and technical requirement documents
* Work directly with customers and product management team to gather product requirements and develop feature specifications
* Partner with development to help develop, implement, and refine features
* Plan and schedule validation tasks; provide hands-on manual tests; develop verification plans and processes
* Provide feedback on product performance
* Review documentation to ensure accurate and complete documentation
* Assist with the management of project schedules and deliverables
* Actively participate in the Agile software development process by adhering to the CRD Scrum Methodology
Requirements:
* Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, absorb and analyse information quickly and independently
* Excellent executive level communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills: proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of an organization
* Strong individual contributor with high motivation, the ability to take direction as well as take initiative, set priorities, and perform tasks with minimal guidance and oversight
* Proven ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines
* Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and time management skills
* Ability to develop recommendations, form judgments and make decisions based on existing available data
* Education: BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or study of Business with an MIS background; MS/MBA degree strongly preferred