Business Analyst - Private Markets Operating Model(EN)

Van Lanschot Kempen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training & conferences

Pension scheme

Work abroad option

Flexible hours

Leave entitlement 27 days

13th month included

Job summary

Van Lanschot Kempen is seeking a Business Analyst within Investment Management Technology & Analytics to shape and implement our TOM for private markets. You will translate strategic questions into actionable requirements and work across DevOps, Operations and Investment teams to deliver improvements.

You will drive analysis of complex topics, define processes, data and systems, and support scalable growth in Private Markets for our Investment Management client base.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Experience with private markets / illiquid assets in investment management.
• Translate complex topics into clear insights and requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile / DevOps environments is a plus.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and structure complex business questions around private markets and illiquid investments.
• Execute research to compare market practices and internal solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of the target operating model (TOM).
• Work on downstream capabilities like client- and fund reporting and oversee impact.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops to align stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for effective implementation.
• Ensure consistency across end-to-end operating model and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Stakeholder management

Agile / DevOps familiarity

English proficiency

Requirements gathering

Job description

Create your own future

Do you enjoy working on complex challenges at the intersection of technology and business and the mindset to improve the status quo? Do you have experience or demonstrable affinity with private markets and illiquid investments? Then we are looking for you.

As a Business Analyst within Investment Management Technology & Analytics (IMTA) at Van Lanschot Kempen, you will contribute to shaping and implementing our future-proof operating model for private markets. You work on both conceptual design and concrete delivery, translating both strategic and operational questions into actionable solutions.

You will be part of the IT Product Owner team and work closely with various DevOps team, Operations and Investment teams involved in our Private Markets operations. This means working on many different project with different teams and stakeholders across the Investment Management domain.

As a Business Analyst, you will focus on various topics related to our target operating model (TOM) for private markets. You will help define how we organize processes, data, and systems - and translate this into clear requirements and improvements for our DevOps teams to work on. This role is instrumental in our strategic goal of enabling scalable growth in Private Markets for our Investment Management client base.

You will:

• Analyse and structure complex business questions around private markets and illiquid investments
• Execute research to understand market practices and available solutions and how they compare to our internal solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of the target operating model (TOM), as part of a major ongoing migration project.
• Work on downstream capabilities such as client- and fund reporting, and oversee impact throughout the value chain.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops to align stakeholders on solutions
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to ensure effective implementation
• Ensure consistency across the end-to-end operating model and supporting processes

Your talents

You are analytical, structured, take ownership and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

You also bring:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst or similar role
• Relevant experience with or strong affinity for private markets / illiquid asset classes, particularly in the investment management space (e.g. private equity, real estate, infrastructure).
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear insights and solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in an Agile / DevOps environment is a plus
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Strong command of English (Dutch is a plus)

Move ahead at Van Lanschot Kempen

Investing in a more future-oriented, sustainable and data-driven way with various clients. Both nationally and internationally. With nearly 300 years of experience, we make this ambition a reality at Van Lanschot Kempen. We do this with some 2,300 colleagues in various fields of expertise.

Within IMTA, you will work in a highly collaborative environment where business and technology come together. We combine the dynamics of a start-up with the stability of an established organization, working on solutions that have real impact on our investment management capabilities.

An organisation's degree of innovation and agility also depends on the diversity of its workforce. Our differences make us stronger together. We promote an inclusive work environment where all colleagues feel at home. With us, you can be yourself. And we are proud of that.

Curious about the stories of colleagues and how they experience working at Van Lanschot Kempen? Go to Podcasts and find out more!

That is what we do. The fact is: if you add value, you can expect the same from us in return.

You will also receive:

• A gross monthly salary between € 4.500 and € 5.900 depending on your knowledge and experience
• A flexible budget of 19.47% of your gross salary, including a 13th month and holiday allowance
• 27 leave days (with flexibility to adjust via the budget)
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Training opportunities and the possibility to attend conferences
• An excellent pension scheme
• The possibility to work abroad for up to 2 months per year
• And many other employment benefits

Do you have any questions? Please get in touch with Jessica Martins, Recruiter, via [e-mail]