Business Analyst / Project Manager - Fund Accounting

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a skilled Business Analyst / Project Manager to manage the migration of fund accounting platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fund accounting, data migration, and stakeholder management. This role demands a proven track record in overseeing complex projects within a global context, ensuring compliance and successful operational readiness throughout the transformation journey.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, focusing on fund accounting.
• Hybrid Business Analyst and Project Manager background in global banking.
• Experience with fund accounting platforms like ICON and CRD.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation of business requirements and current/target state models.
• Manage planning and execution of migration strategies.
• Coordinate workshops and identify risks for programme success.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Data Migration

Stakeholder Management

Process Management

Project Management

Education

IAQ (Investment Administration Qualification) or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Visio

Quality Centre

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst / Project Manager – Fund Accounting

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Type: 6 months contract

Rate: £784.04 per via Umbrella company

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead and support the migration and transformation of fund accounting platforms within a global financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, data migration, and operating model transformation, with a proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the documentation of business requirements, current and target state operating models, and gap analyses.
• Manage the decoupling of business processes to ensure compliance with client-specific responsibilities and data requirements.
• Oversee the planning and execution of phased migration strategies, including early delivery of decoupled processes to reduce risk.
• Implement replacement solutions for legacy systems (e.g., fax, voice recording, application access).
• Act as business lead for final migration phases, managing detailed plans from analysis through to operational readiness and go-live.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Identify and escalate key risks and dependencies to ensure programme success.
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives across fund accounting operations.
• Contribute to system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and post-implementation support.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, with a focus on fund accounting, middle/back office operations, and platform migrations.
• Proven track record in hybrid Business Analyst and Project Manager roles within global banking or asset servicing environments.
• Experience with fund accounting platforms such as ICON, Charles River Development (CRD), and Bloomberg AIM.
• Strong understanding of data migration, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance in cross-border contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops, manage stakeholders, and deliver under pressure in complex programme environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Visio, Jira, and Quality Centre.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

• IAQ (Investment Administration Qualification) or equivalent.
• Expertise in equities, fixed income, derivatives, corporate actions, pricing, and valuation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with HSBC SS or similar securities services environments is a strong advantage.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.