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Senior Specialist: Business Analyst
Job summary
A financial services company in South Africa seeks a Senior Specialist: Business Analyst to enhance the Aladdin platform's adoption and efficiency. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, develop training programs, and engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. A background in finance or IT, along with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, is required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 - 5 years experience including 1 - 2 years at a junior specialist level.
- Matric (Grade 12) required.
- Strong finance and economics knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Become an expert in the Aladdin enterprise platform.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand needs.
- Lead platform adoption across the front office.
Skills
Education
About the job: Senior Specialist: Business Analyst
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, including 1 - 2 years at a junior specialist level
- Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, or Computer Sciences
Responsibilities:
- Become an expert in the Aladdin enterprise platform, understanding its functionalities and workflows
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand their needs and ensure platform capabilities are fully utilized
- Lead platform adoption across the front office, demonstrating its benefits and efficiencies
- Support and enhance key workflows such as portfolio management, risk analytics, compliance monitoring, trade execution, data management, and performance reporting
- Develop and deliver training programs for Aladdin users, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within Aladdin workflows, aligning with business objectives and regulatory standards
- Engage with stakeholders including IT, risk management, compliance, and back-office teams to ensure cohesive platform usage
- Gather user feedback and collaborate with BlackRock and internal IT teams to customize and improve the platform
- Ensure platform use complies with relevant regulatory standards and internal policies
- Lead change management initiatives related to Aladdin to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption
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