Business Analyst (Fund Accounting) - InvestM Technology LLC

Summary

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst with extensive experience in fund accounting operations within a buy-side investment firm.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA
• San Ramon, CA

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate technology projects from start to finish, including gathering/documenting requirements, communicating with the 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

• Experience on the Eagle PACE/STAR/Eagle SRM platform is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on project teams in the financial services industry, ideally within a buy-side organization
• Proficient in data analytics and SQL
• 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
• Experience working with State Street Corporation preferred
• 4-year college degree