Principal Business Analyst, Liquid Alts
skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Merrimack • New Hampshire • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Serve as a vital conduit between the product delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure we meet the differentiated needs of Alternative fund structures and requirements
- Work with various internal teams to allow for the efficient functioning of this key line of business
- Interact daily with Alternative Investment Sponsors, clients, internal stakeholders, legal/compliance, and others
- Develop a significant internal voice on behalf of the Alternative product set and the broader FFIO organization
- Influence systems and architecture solution design based on complex requirements
- Lead initiatives with diverse scope and complexity, acting as the primary interface between end users, product management, and the systems organization
- Collaborate with business partners to assess complex business requirements and translate them into effective solutions
- Support the product team’s dedication to quality by crafting and implementing tests that address business needs and ensure the delivery of solutions to end users
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems
- Five or more years of experience in Financial Services, with a strong understanding of investment instruments and financial markets
- Proven experience with, and deep understanding of, liquid alternative investments and strategies, multi-strategy funds, long/short funds, ETFs, and hedge funds
- Strong knowledge of asset management back-office operations, mutual fund accounting, complex fund structures, and derivatives
- Hands-on experience with FIS InvestOne and SS&C Geneva accounting platforms
- Ability to analyze complex and ambiguous issues, recommending creative solutions with clear and concise presentations
- A self-starter and excellent team member who is independent, collaborative, and can work with minimum supervision
- Proven expertise in various business analysis methodologies and techniques, including data analysis, use case development, story writing, user acceptance testing, and product documentation.
- Affinity for data; where to get it, how to use it, what it means
- Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable business and systems requirements.
- A highly curious and motivated learner with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; Communicates clearly, concisely and impactfully to influence others
- Approaches work with an open mind and sense of creativity by challenging current practices and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and drive positive change
- Ability to navigate through ambiguous circumstances and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to keep pace, make progress and bring others along
- A growth mentality with a passion for continuous learning and development
- Able to understand the technology and software architecture of an application
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial servicesliquid alternative investmentsmulti-strategy fundslong/short fundsETFshedge fundsmutual fund accountingderivativesbusiness analysis methodologiesdata analysis
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcreativityflexibilityadaptabilityself-starterteamworkorganizational skillstime management