Providing business and data analysis support for BGI iproducts and Knowledge Management projects and initiatives, working with Data Analysts, Product Managers, Product Developers, key data users and technology to deliver on key objectives and milestones.
Job Responsibilities
Process Specifications and User Testing
Compile functional and non-functional index specifications based on business requirements – with consideration to data model, management, process, business rules, control, ownership and measurement of each function or task.
Work with KM Product Management to perform gap analysis with strategic and current infrastructures and data vendors. Compile data mapping documentation for new data vendors/services.
Act as primary interface between KM technology development/support groups and KM Data Operations, designing new data flows, functionality and user interfaces in both current and future state applications
Write test plans and test cases for new index feeds/functionality taking into account all inputs and outputs.
Administer and co-ordinate user testing, documenting results of test cases for sign-off by team leads and business heads.
Compile/enhance index business procedures and document new index process flows. Liase with end user group and KM Product Management to ensure the hand-off points are clearly understood, confirmed and documented
Involvement with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment) Research Ad-hoc Requests • Provide 2nd level support to KM Data Operations for ad-hoc enquiries, where either content or volume of request is unusual. This will entail a certain degree of data mining and analysis of either held or required data sets – working alongside Product Management
Qualifications
BA/BS in related field or equivalent
Prior BA experience with a complex technical product/service
3-5 years of related Business Analyst, experience w/in the financial sector, prior experience working as a business data analysis a plus
Familiarity with index/benchmark data and relevant providers such as MSCI, S&P, FTSE, Lehman and Russell desired and/or basic knowledge of index fund structures
Prior experience with data mapping, process modeling and evaluating for best practices including, implementation of robust and scalable processes
Excellent working knowledge of market and index data – including understanding of interdependencies of core attributes and associated operational processes
Knowledge of key index vendor products, including understanding of feed formats
Excellent business analysis, communication and documentation skills
Previous experience in all phases of the SDLC
Prior experience working on a global team a plus
Previous experience and success working in a highly matrixes, empowered environment
Proficient SQL scripting, excellent spreadsheet and strong MS office skills required Key Attributes
Excellent communication and documentations skills. Communicate with business users in a language they understand, in an engaging manner that draws out their thoughts.
Maintain flexibility in approach and solutions to meet the changing needs of a fast-growing business.
Well organized, disciplined approach to work
Ability to work within complex project, deadline-drive culture and work well under pressure
Ability to apply knowledge in a practical framework
High level of self-motivation, with a strong work ethic
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Key Success Criteria
Successful launch of index products
Appropriate level of process functionality and control
Successful and smooth handover of process to the production teams
