Senior Specialist Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Specialist: Business Analyst in Johannesburg. The role involves becoming an expert in the Aladdin platform, leading its adoption, and ensuring key workflows are supported. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, with at least 1-2 years at a junior specialist level, along with a degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or IT. This position offers an opportunity to improve processes and engage with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar environment, with 1-2 years at a junior specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in Aladdin enterprise platform functionalities.
• Work with portfolio managers to understand their needs.
• Lead platform adoption across the front office.
• Support key workflows including portfolio management.
• Develop and deliver training programs for Aladdin users.

Skills

Expertise in Aladdin platform

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or IT

Job description

About the job Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 - 2 years at a junior specialist level
• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics and Accounting or Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Responsibilities

• Aladdin enterprise platform, becoming an expert in its functionalities and workflows
• Portfolio Manager Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring that capabilities are fully leveraged in the investment process
• Platform Adoption: Lead the drive to adopt the platform across the front office, demonstrating its benefits and efficiencies to all users
• Workflow Support and Enhancement: Support key workflows including but not limited to
• Portfolio management and optimisation
• Risk analytics and reporting
• Compliance monitoring
• Trade execution and order management
• Data management and integrity
• Performance attribution and reporting
• Training and User Support: Develop and deliver training programs for Aladdin users, offering ongoing support and advanced troubleshooting
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within Aladdin workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including IT, risk management, compliance, and back-office teams, to ensure a cohesive approach to using Aladdin.
• Feedback and Customization: Gather user feedback and collaborate with BlackRock and internal IT teams to customise and enhance the Aladdin platform
• Regulatory and Compliance Oversight: Ensure the platform adheres to all relevant regulatory standards and internal compliance policies
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives related to Aladdin, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to the investment process