Business Data Analyst

Overview

The IT Business/Data Analyst will be responsible for supporting existing technology solutions and assisting with ongoing technological initiatives within the Fund Accounting business team. The best candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, SDLC, and the financial services industry.

Location: Looking for candidates in the San Francisco Bay area. On-site in the SF office 4 days a week

Responsibilities

• Facilitate technology projects from start to finish, including gathering/documenting requirements, communicating with development team, and overseeing/assisting with testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
• Manage backlog of business team's requirements and facilitate prioritization and development
• Develop a detailed understanding of the Fund Accounting workflows and current technology solutions that support them
• Partner with the data team in evaluating processes, anticipating requirements, and identifying opportunities for application or workflow enhancements
• Perform detailed data analysis and testing as necessary
• Work closely with IT Department, as well as 3rd party vendors, to support software applications and initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience on project teams in the financial services industry, ideally within a buy side organization
• 5 years of experience in data analytics and SQL
• 4-year college degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 Years of experience on the Eagle PACE/STAR/Eagle SRM platform
• Understanding of NAV calculation and oversight preferred
• Understanding of fund accounting data and how it relates to investment management, trading, performance, compliance and regulatory functions
• Understanding of financial instruments and pricing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with State Street Corporation preferred
• Experienced project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment