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Business Analyst - Investment Management Projects
Vanguard
Malvern, PA, United States
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The Business Analyst will support the Investment Management Group (Fixed Income, Equity, Risk Management, Investment Strategy, and Data Management) and their organizational objectives by effectively participating in defining their future state business technology solutions via leading business projects that have people, process and technology implications. Investment acumen is a must have for this role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Identifies, contributes and leads business process models, process flows and service/operating models. Identifies challenges in current state business processes and provide input into potential future state solutions.
• Captures, documents, and validates business requirements (capabilities) for business and technology initiatives.
• Understands industry best practices and is able to bring these to Vanguard’s investment processes and technology.
• Leads prioritization and execution of technology enhancements and maintenance activities with business and IT project managers.
• Partners with product managers and project managers to plan, schedule and coordinate business activities and deliver business technology projects. Facilitates meetings and presentations with project clients, management team, and/or department, as needed.
• Partners with project manager to define, plan, coordinate, and implement project plans for larger technology initiatives.
• Reviews and inspects business test strategies and plans to ensure quality and coverage. Serves as liaison between business and IT to validate test results and address communication and prioritization of test issues.
• Identifies business production post-certification test scenarios and assist with production verification.
• Leads change management and training activities via developing training documentation and executes user training. Influences and represents the business during change.
• Leads in post implementation reviews as required. Leads post project production support and ensure issue resolution.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree (preferably in accounting, finance, economics, or related field). Graduate degree (MBA, Masters, etc.) highly regarded.
• Minimum of ten years business experience, five years plus business analysis experience, three years plus in project management in Portfolio Management and/or Trading, Risk Management and Data Management, and three years plus leadership/crew development preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the investment management lifecycle and securities markets and practices. Strong foundation of investment knowledge including an understanding of capital markets, market indices, and various securities (equity, fixed income and derivatives).
• Strong experience in business requirements definition and process mapping skills.
• Certifications in Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean, CFA are highly regarded. Strong knowledge in process re-engineering and quality management framework.
• Ability to handle multiple, complex projects with attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to analyze issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Detail oriented with a high level of energy. Proven self -starter with ability to work independently and within teams. Proven ability to interact and build effective working relationships with peers and senior management.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous working environment with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
Special Factors:
Ability to work beyond regular business hours.
Limited international travel may be required.
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.