VP Senior Business Analyst, Custody Services

Brief Synopsis of job:



This role is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to be part of a global team supporting the Securities Services function specializing in Custody.





Job Description: (1200 words)



Brief client description and then responsibilities and requirements



Our client is a leading global financial institution. This role is situated within the Securities Services team which focuses on development of technology solutions for the bank's securities business globally. This role will be suitable for an individual with strong business analyst background in Custody services.



Responsibilities:


* Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
* Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
* Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: (Functional requirements (Business Requirements Document), iii. Use Cases, GUI, Screen and Interface designs)
* Utilize your experience in using enterprise-wide requirements definition and management systems and methodologies required.
* Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
* Work independently with users to define concepts and under direction of project managers
* Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans




Requirements of the role:


* Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
* Serves as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the software development team through which requirements flow.
* Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates, using natural language.
* Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs.
* Be the liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams
* Graduate or post graduate in a business or technology related area.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of Capital Markets, Securities Services, Regional and Global Custody business functionality.
* Proven track record in working with large and complex technology solutions.
* Strong Stakeholder management / People management skills.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to relate at all levels