Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company is seeking a Senior Specialist: Business Analyst to become an expert in the Aladdin enterprise platform. The role involves enhancing platform usage, engaging stakeholders, and supporting workflows in portfolio management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and multiple years of experience in a business analyst role.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, with 1 - 2 years at junior specialist level.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or IT.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in Aladdin's functionalities and workflows.
• Lead platform adoption and drive user engagement.
• Develop training programs and offer ongoing support.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Management

Process Improvement

Risk Analytics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or IT

Tools

Aladdin Enterprise Platform

Job description

About the job Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 platforms use 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