Job description
We’re currently searching for an experienced business analyst to help guide the development of systems which provide cutting-edge alternative assets to clients. Capco is helping a client build platforms which support alternative investments for their clients and we are looking to bring on an expert with a deep understanding of alternative assets, portfolio management/trading systems & processes, and strong skills as a business analyst to help with the creation of requirements, and overseeing the execution of the vision.
Objectives of this role
- Determine and write user requirements & user stories, to ensure maximum usability, taking into account user experience
- Identify best practices and make decisions by evaluating data
- Serve as a thought leader for the products and the technical business processes – creating the vision for developing innovative systems prototypes
- Create and implement precise project management plans
- Ensure transparent communication at all levels and ensure awareness of requirements across business units
- Perform, evaluate, and communicate quality assurance at every stage of systems development
Responsibilities
- Write user stories for alternative asset platform features
- Partner with stakeholders across business units (ex: portfolio managers, quants, marketing, operations, risk, compliance) to develop analyses and documentation in a collaborative way
- Communicating effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders, occasionally providing senior leadership with monthly status reports
- Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements
- Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver business requirements and documentation
Required skills and qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in a business analyst or technical role within a financial institution
- Knowledge of alternative assets (real estate, private equity, private credit)
- Understanding of back-office operations (portfolio management/trading/compliance systems)
- Proven analytical abilities
- Strong familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in generating process documentation and reports
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science or finance with a strong understanding of technology
- Strong working knowledge of other Microsoft applications, including Visio
- Proven ability to manage projects and user testing
- Extensive experience with data visualization
- Technical writing (user stories, functional requirements, etc)
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New York Pay Range
$106,000—$140,000 USD
What We Do
Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and the energy sector. Capco’s cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.
Our approach is tailor-made to fit with each client’s problem with an emphasis on building long-term strategic partnerships that foster collaboration and trust. We have the people, the vision, and the passion.
Capco is committed to providing clients with practical solutions. We offer a globally integrated service with offices in leading financial centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Why Work With Us
We support and encourage an inclusive culture, entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and rigid hierarchies – we want all employees to feel that Capco is their firm to own and run.
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