Busienss Analyst

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Main purpose of role:

You will be responsible for Business Readiness of New Client On-boarding. You will need to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the Funds Industry and will take the lead role in the management of the Business Readiness.

The incumbent will work closely and provide support to Sales and Development, Operational Readiness, Operations and various other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

* Management of client-facing projects business readiness tasks

* Participate in project walkthroughs: business requirements, design walk-through, functional test plans and implementation sessions

* Oversee product testing to ensure product quality is maintained

* Contribute to the implementation of new products and communicate effectively between internal and external stakeholders to ensure product satisfaction is maintained

* Work with the Operations Readiness team to define new processes to support specific client requirements and execute strategies to completion

* Lead or assist in client project calls and Governance for business readiness

* Management of Business Readiness Challenges and /Escalation

* Management of Workstream Meetings with Business Readiness Lead

* Lead gap analysis working closely with Operational Readiness Team and Operations.

* Liaises extensively with clients to establish exact requirements, agree solutions for global operation model

* Proactive identification and management of project risks, ensuring that the appropriate measures are taken to ensure that all stakeholders have an appropriate appreciation of the key risks and that the required steps to mitigate these risks are completed.

* Must be willing to travel as part of the role - mostly between Ireland, Lux and UK.

Knowledge and Requirements

* Expert knowledge of TA Applications and capabilities

* Expert knowledge of Transfer Agency Operations, mutual fund products and thorough understanding of Global distribution channels

* Comparative produce knowledge and industry knowledge - e.g. NSCC, Platforms, ETF's, UCITS funds, Trailer Fees etc

* Extensive work experience in similar client facing role

* Excellent administrative, organisational and business support skills, with the ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure.

* Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team

* Demonstrated leadership skills including initiative, accountability, credibility, and consensus building.

* Ability to manage direct and indirect reports in a virtual team setting

* As well as high level of interpersonal skill to interact with senior business professionals.

* Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including the ability to present to a C-suite audience.

* Client Service orientation, with a proven ability to work with clients and internal groups to diagnose and develop solutions.

* Proven project management skills, with strong attention to detail and flexibility to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.

* Undergraduate degree.

* PMP certification or Project Management experience

* Experience with analysis and project life cycle methodologies as well as an understanding of the implementation project life cycle is preferred.

* Knowledge of compliance, anti-money laundering and regulatory environment.

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Please apply with an up to date CV or for a confidential conversation regarding this and other similar role you can contact Padraic directly on +3531 888 3470

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