Operations Business Analyst

Our client is Hiring: Operations Business Analyst

Are you a natural problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys designing smart, scalable solutions? If you’re passionate about business transformation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making — this is the role for you.

As an Operations Business Analyst , you’ll play a pivotal role in defining, managing, and implementing transformative changes that power our growth across global markets.

Your Role at a Glance:

Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Engage SMEs and stakeholders to capture and document detailed business requirements using proven elicitation tools and techniques.
• Map out current-state and future-state processes, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse data migration and reporting needs to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Liaise closely with service providers to communicate requirements and constraints effectively.
• Support UAT planning, provide training, and ensure post-implementation documentation is accurate and complete.

Solution Assessment & Validation:

• Collaborate with Architecture and Technology teams to design optimal, scalable solutions.
• Facilitate solution design workshops with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Ensure smooth integration testing and support issue resolution across platforms.

Change Management & Project Delivery:

• Provide operational and strategic support during project implementation phases.
• Coordinate communication, issue tracking, risk management, and stakeholder updates.
• Lead smaller initiatives end-to-end as both the Business Analyst and Project Manager .

What We’re Looking For:

General Attributes:

• Proactive communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models).
• Detail-oriented, independent, and thrives under minimal supervision.
• Skilled in requirement capture tools, use case creation, stakeholder mapping, and business process modeling.

Domain-Specific Expertise:

• Deep understanding of post-trade operations, collateral management, and performance attribution.
• Hands-on knowledge of buy-side enterprise data models, including portfolio structures, pricing, and transaction flows.
• Exposure to trading and investment platforms like BlackRock Aladdin or FactSet preferred.
• Awareness of Asian regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS, HKMA, ASIC, EMIR) and trade reporting obligations.
• Familiarity with middle and back-office outsourcing environments.
Experience collaborating directly with Portfolio Managers, Dealers, and Operations teams

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Business Analysis or Operations within Banking , Asset Management , or Insurance industries.
• Experience working in multi-market environments and supporting cross-border stakeholders.