Business Analyst

Citco Group of Companies; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citco Group of Companies seeks an IT Business Analyst to gather and document comprehensive requirements, translate business needs into functional specifications, and support IT/Business units globally. You will work with IT Project Managers, product owners, and QA to ensure robust solutions and smooth releases.

Ideal candidates hold a technology or finance-related degree, with CCBA recommended, and comfortable with agile and waterfall methods, within a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or related business/financial area.
• CCBA or equivalent certification recommended.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders.
• Develop clear system specifications and user stories.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate with Third Party Vendors when needed.
• Assist project teams with process mapping and improvements.
• Support testing activities and sign-off for releases.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology or related business/financial field

CCBA or equivalent (recommended)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Oracle EB SSRS

SharePoint

Business Objects

SQL Reporting Services

ERP Solutions

Job description

IT Business Analyst

Position Description

The Citco Group of Companies is a worldwide group of independent financial service providers serving the world’s elite hedge funds, private equity and real estate firms, institutional banks, Global 1000 companies and high net worth individuals. Citco companies service these sectors around the world by offering hedge fund administration, custody and fund trading, financial products and corporate and trust planning solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in IT Business Analysis and Application Support and with the ability to learn quickly the business and support applications from the inside out. The primary purpose of the position is working within the IT Group, providing global Business Analysis support coverage in accordance with Service Level Agreements. This position will work with multiple business units and the Technology Group. The Business Analyst will work closely with users and managers to gather system requirements, document system specifications and communicate requirements to Third Party Vendors where necessary.

Organizational Relationships

The Business Analyst will work closely with assigned IT Project Manager and business unit’s managers to gather requirements, document specifications and communicate requirements to all project stakeholders. The role will be both technical and business orientated, as such requirements gathering can be system driven or business operationally driven. The Business Analyst is also responsible for assisting the project management teams that support the various initiatives within the multiple business units.

Principal Accountabilities

Requirements Gathering

• Consult with a range of stakeholders, through workshops & elicitation sessions to gather and document comprehensive requirements.
• Work with SMEs and Business Leads to understand and document current state processes to identify gaps, risks, and pain points.
• Analysing and modelling business processes to create a complete picture of workflows.
• Work with multiple product owners to write & develop clear, functional & non- functional user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional business process mapping initiatives and continuous improvement efforts with various teams.
• Employ process modelling techniques to capture requirements. Work hand-in hand-hand with the Product Owners & Development teams to deliver process improvements.
• Identifying, tracking, and escalating risks and issues to the Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and Stakeholders.
• Produce detailed specifications for existing and new operational procedures and related system functionality.
• The specifications should help the development of related IT applications or business operational processes and reports for the business units.

Support / Development:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of business rules and documentation of business processes as they pertain to the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, legal compliance, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with QA teams to provide direction for test plans and test cases.
• Participate in the testing and release process with business units for new and improved applications.

About You

Background / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or another business/financial - related area and appropriate business knowledge.
• B professional certification is recommended - CCBA or equivalent.
• Design thinking, ability to manage multiple strong stakeholder expectations, analytical and illustrative skills, and communicate in a clear non-ambiguous manner.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and their application in the industry.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Ability to work in fast paced, complex business & IT environments.
• Experience of working in both agile & waterfall methodologies.
• Well-rounded individual possessing a high degree of initiative.
• Proactive person willing to accept responsibility with no or very little handholding.

Previous Work Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience gathering, reviewing and analyzing business requirements preferably within the Financial Sector required
• Experience with the following applications/tools desirable: JIRA, Confluence, Oracle EB SSRS, SharePoint, Business Objects, SQL Reporting Services and ERP Solutions.

Other:

• Must be able to work in high-pressure environment, either independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility in work schedule according to project and business needs.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to deal with change.
• Ability to travel as needed (< 25%).

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and challenging environment that spans multiple geographies and multiple business lines.
• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support
• Be part of an industry leading global organisation, renowned for excellence.
• Opportunities for personal and professional career development.