Associate, Business Systems Analyst (11am - 7pm) | PGIM Ireland

Prudential Financial; Ballyboe Glencar; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave 23 days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

PGIM Ireland, the global asset management arm of Prudential Financial, seeks a data/finance-focused analyst to support investment accounting systems. The role involves collaboration with internal partners and technologists, focusing on data-driven analysis, automation, and process improvement.

The position requires a MIS/BAIT-related degree, strong analytical skills, and ability to work with US-based stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with two on-site days per week in Letterkenny.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS/BAIT or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong project management, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work with some schedule flexibility to extend overlap with U.S. partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions to complex business problems by gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and systems requirements to enhance operational performance.
• Reviewing user and Operations requests and conducting data-gathering interviews.
• Writing business specifications/requirements/rules, redesigning applications/processes, creating mockups, and analyzing user data.
• Partnering with clients and developers to work through the phases of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Creating test plans to validate system functionality against business requirements.
• Designing and implementing tests for system changes and developing test case matrices.
• Interacting with product owners, clients, other analysts, developers and testers.
• Utilizing technologies such as Jira, Excel, SQL, Visio, Python, Selenium, Oracle, SQL Server, Power BI/Tableau, Cognos, Power Automate, and data processing tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Flexibility with US overlap

Education

MIS/BAIT related degree

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Query

Rapid SQL

DBeaver

Jira

Excel

Visio

Python

Selenium

Oracle

SQL Server

Power BI

Tableau

Cognos

Power Automate

Job description

This role is based in Letterkenny and will be 2 days on site a week. This role will be 11am - 7pm (some flexibility).

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do:

Are you looking for a career that helps you apply your love of data, financial analysis, investments and technology to inform business and system strategy and work with diverse teams on challenging projects? Are you passionate about being a part of an Investment Accounting Business Analysis group that is focused on developing technical and professional skills while collaborating alongside internal business partners and technologists in the asset management and financial management community? If you are results driven, have a real passion for working with financial data, and are deeply analytical, technically adept and highly innovative, then our Prudential Global Services Business Analysis team is the place for you! We provide the technology support that contributes to PGIM being a world-class investment manager through an integrated technology and data strategy.

Our group supports PGIM Investment Accounting Systems through all aspects of the software development life cycle. We work closely with our internal contacts to meet their needs with an increased focus on transformation, automation and improved data/workflow. We look for innovative solutions and continue to add new technology to the mix. Team members work on a variety of projects and support many different systems, applications, programs and processes.

What you can expect:

• Identifying solutions to complex business problems by gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and systems requirements to enhance operational performance.
• Reviewing user and/or Operations requests and conducting data-gathering interviews.
• Writing business specifications/requirements/rules, redesigning applications/processes, creating mockups, and analyzing user data.
• Partnering closely with clients and developers to work through the phases of systems development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Creating test plans to validate that system functionality satisfies associated business requirements.
• Designing and implementing tests for systems changes. Developing test cases matrices, creating actual test cases, executing tests, reviewing of actual vs. expected results, communicating and resolving issues and documenting results.
• Interacting with product owners/clients, other business analysts, software developers and testers in the group.
• Utilizing various technologies which may include (but are not limited to) Jira, Excel, SQL, Visio, Python, Selenium, Oracle, SQL Server, Power BI/Tableau, Cognos, Power Automate, data processing/manipulation, compare tools, automated test tools, and Xceptor.

What you will bring:

• Ideally you will have experience in the banking and financial services industry, fund administration, accounting, tax or operations experience in financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analytics and Information Technology (BAIT). Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong project management, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work with some schedule flexibility to extend overlap and collaboration with U.S. based partners and stakeholders.

What will set you apart:

• Experience with SQL and related tools (e.g., Microsoft Query, Rapid SQL, DBeaver, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life-Cycle preferred; experience with Agile methodology is a plus.
• Experience with Cognos or other reporting platforms is a plus.
• Experience with business analysis, requirements, software testing or productivity tools (e.g., automated testing tools, compare tools, robotics, data visualization, Python) a plus

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

About PGIM – Global Asset Management

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.34 trillion in assets under management as of March 31st, 2024. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 148 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PGIM has a long-held commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that this is a prerequisite for PGIM’s success and sustainability. We work to attract, retain, develop and promote talent at all levels and aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities where we work, live and invest. We are intentional about creating a workplace where everyone has a voice and is welcomed, valued, respected and understood. From the moment people join PGIM, we pledge to help them unlock their full potential. Together, we are shaping a future where talent knows no boundaries.

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland’s aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.