Business Analyst
In search of an experienced Business Analyst to join its growing team. This
individual will play a crucial role in researching and documenting business and technology
requirements. These requirements will steer the development of modern applications to bolster investment strategies.
We are looking for business analysts with proven recent experience, working closely with
development and business teams. Preferably, candidates should have experience supporting
Direct Lending, Credit, and Loan strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Immediate and active engagement with stakeholders to gather business requirements relative to assigned projects. Communicate with business stakeholders to comprehend their needs, objectives, and challenges. Work with cross-functional teams to grasp business requirements and create functional specification documents.
- Organize and prioritize findings and communicate effectively to IT team on any challenges presented. Translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications for technical teams.
- Create detailed project plan with milestones based upon your business findings. Ensure project management, and implementation of robust and scalable software solutions.
- Work with technology teams to devise solutions that align with business needs.
- Ensure proposed solutions are in line with the organization's strategic goals and technological capabilities.
- Develop detailed documentation, including business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user stories.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all delivered solutions meet the highest quality standards and fulfill specified business requirements through thorough validation and testing, independently and in collaboration with end users.
- Engage in system testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of implemented solutions.
- Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement.
Key Qualifications:
- Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in Direct Lending, Private Equity (PE), or Credit Funds.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills, ability to survey and sort easily.
- Natural curiosity that drives active engagement with stakeholders, encouraging feedback and applying feedback quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and provide business leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, maturity, a business-oriented mindset, proactivity, and an excellent attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in requirement-gathering techniques, process modeling, and documentation.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and software development lifecycle.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivation and willingness to take ownership of projects.
- Outstanding integrity and work ethic.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of experience as a business analyst or in a related role.
- Experience in the financial services industry, preferably within a credit or hedge fund.
- Familiarity with accounting systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant