Business Analyst - Fund Accounting (Asset Management)

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Greater London seeks a Fund Accounting Business Analyst to support a multi-year transformation programme aimed at modernising investment operations. This role involves leading analysis across transfer agency and fund accounting processes, collaborating with teams for platform migration, and driving user acceptance testing. The ideal candidate has proven experience in fund accounting, strong financial literacy, and is proficient in JIRA. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape future systems within a knowledgeable team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in fund accounting.
• Background in asset or investment management is essential.
• Proficient in UAT and platform migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis of transfer agency and fund accounting processes.
• Collaborate on platform migration and process redesign.
• Drive user acceptance testing activities.

Skills

Business analysis

Financial literacy

Communication skills

Requirements gathering

Education

Degree in Finance/IT

Tools

JIRA

Job description

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Business Analyst to support a major multi-year transformation programme focused on modernising transfer agency and investment operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape future systems and processes for a large internal pensions entity, working within a knowledgeable and collaborative team.

What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end analysis across transfer agency and fund accounting processes, mapping current and future-state workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support platform migration and process redesign.
• Drive UAT activity, including test case creation, defect management and final sign-off.
• Engage senior stakeholders, present findings, and support informed decision-making.
• Use your financial literacy to interpret complex investment data and contribute to system enhancements.
• Manage delivery tasks effectively using JIRA and work closely with technical and testing teams.

Skillset and Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within fund account.
• Background in asset management or investment management is essential.
• Strong requirements gathering, analysis and workflow documentation skills.
• Solid understanding of asset classes, corporate actions, cashflows, pricing, performance reporting and IBOR.
• Hands‑on experience with UAT and supporting platform migrations or system upgrades.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies; JIRA proficiency essential.
• Degree in Finance/IT preferred; CFA, IMC or similar qualifications advantageous.

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