ETF - Senior Business Analyst M/F

CACEIS; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CACEIS in Dublin is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead ETF product enhancements, coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment of business objectives with regulatory and operational requirements.

You will partner with Operations, Product and Technology, manage workshops, own detailed project plans, improve data quality and reporting, and stay ahead of ETF market developments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a business analyst in financial services, preferably ETFs.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Product, Technology and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of ETF product enhancements and related data/reporting improvements.
• Coordinate design workshops with SMEs to translate strategy into actionable requirements.
• Own detailed project plans, track timelines, manage risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute to data quality, reporting capabilities and system integrations for ETF operations.

Skills

Project management

ETF knowledge

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree / BSc

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Data modeling

Job description

We are CACEIS We are an asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing and issuer services.

Job Description We are CACEIS We are an asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing and issuer services. With assets under custody of €4.6 trillion and assets under administration of €2.2 trillion, we are a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide.

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Business Analyst will act as a central coordination and leadership point within the ETF organisation. This role will drive ETF product enhancements, manage cross-functional initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong project management and business analysis skills with deep knowledge of ETFs and a solid technical background. They will be a key point of contact for ETF-related change, ensuring that business objectives, operational readiness, and client requirements are aligned and delivered effectively.

What will you do?

Reporting And Key Responsibilities

• Product Enhancement & Change Delivery
• Lead end-to-end delivery of ETF product enhancements (new features, operational improvements, data/reporting enhancements, technology changes)
• Work closely with the ETF stakeholders to translate product strategy and roadmap into clear, actionable requirements and project plans
• Coordinate design workshops with subject matter experts to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and compliant with regulatory and operational standards
• Track delivery timelines, manage risks and issues, and proactively escalate where necessary to ensure timely and high-quality implementation

Télétravail : hybrid

Complément

• ETF Expertise & Technical Insight

Understanding of ETFs including structure, issuance models, operational lifecycle, primary/secondary market, stakeholders

Work closely with IT to translate business needs into clear functional specifications and to understand technical constraints, opportunities, and architecture impacts

Lead the various project committees and produce the appropriate materials

Own detailed project plans and track progress against agreed timelines

Contribute to improving data quality, reporting capabilities, and system integrations that support ETF operations and client servicing

Stay up to date with industry developments, regulatory changes, and market trends relevant to ETFs, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation or improvement

Act a subject matter expert for the ETF organisation

Support ETF operational teams

Process Improvement & Governance

• Process Improvement & Governance

Analyse existing ETF processes end-to-end and propose enhancements to efficiency, control, and client experience

Design and document target operating models, workflows, and procedures for new products or clients

Ensure that changes adhere to internal governance, risk, and compliance standards

Support the development of best practices within the ETF organisation

Application criteria

• Position with management No Minimum level of study Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent Training / Specialization
• Post‑secondary education with an accounting/finance or business concentration or equivalent experience
• Experience (5+ years) in a business analyst or similar role within financial services, preferably with direct exposure to ETFs, index funds, or related products
• Ability to work closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Relationship Management, and external stakeholders (clients, custodians, administrators, market makers, exchanges)

Minimum experience level 6-10 years Skills needed

• Comfortable with system workflows, data models, reporting tools, and integration concepts; able to bridge business and technology teams effectively.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with data and have a structure approach to investigations
• Comfortable with standard office tools, particular excel and excel driven formulas
• Interpersonal and networking skills with a proven track record of dealing with clients, management, colleagues and staff. Comfortable interacting with various operational teams
• Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Risk management and mitigation focus
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
• Client-focused mindset, with a strong appreciation of service quality and long-term relationship building
• Willingness to travel occasionally, primarily to Luxembourg and Paris, as business needs require
• French language proficiency is an advantage but not essential

Company CACEIS

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole dedicated to asset managers and institutional investors.

Through offices across Europe, North and South America and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle-office outsourcing and issuer services.

CACEIS is a consolidator in the European asset servicing market and posts sustained growth in its business activities. The group holds €5.3 trillion in assets under custody and €3.4 trillion in assets under administration (figures as of 31 December 2024)

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