Business Analyst / Project Manager – Fund Accounting

HSBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Business Analyst/Project Manager for a 6-month contract, specializing in fund accounting migration. This role demands strong project management skills, a background in regulatory compliance, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in financial services, particularly in fund accounting and platform migrations, to effectively drive the transformation of accounting platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services focused on fund accounting and platform migrations.
• Proven hybrid Business Analyst and Project Manager experience.
• Strong understanding of data migration and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation of business requirements and gap analyses.
• Manage phased migration strategies ensuring compliance.
• Support system integration testing and post-implementation.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Data Migration

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

IAQ (Investment Administration Qualification)

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Jira

Quality Centre

Job description

Business Analyst / Project Manager – Fund Accounting

Business Analyst / Project Manager – Fund Accounting

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Job Title: Business Analyst / Project Manager – Fund Accounting

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Type: 6 months contract

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 residency 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.

Either apply direct! Or please contact me on [e-mail].

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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