Business Analyst -- Investment Operations & ETF

Business Analyst -- Investment Operations & ETF95k – 145k base, bonus, actual compensation commensurate with experienceHybrid, in-office schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and ThursdaysPrincipals ONLY, No C2C, No visaSummary:• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst to join their Investment Operations squad.• This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring that our investment platforms and operations are scalable, modernized, and aligned with strategic goals.• The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in financial asset management, a strong analytical mindset, and a collaborative spirit to drive continuous improvement across our investment operations capabilities.• This is a hybrid work environment opportunity located in Boston, Massachusetts with a weekly in-office schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.Responsibilities:• Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in advancing investment operations by developing a deep understanding of existing tools and products, with emphasis on business capabilities and risk-oriented workflows.• Balance short-term operational demands with long-term strategic objectives focused on modernization, growth, and sustainability.• Translate complex business insights into clear, engineering-focused documentation that drives alignment and value. A strong emphasis is placed on critical and creative thinking to foster innovation and challenge conventional approaches.• Serve as a strategic liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders to extract, analyze, document, and validate requirements, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions• Facilitate the development and refinement of product requirements, support backlog grooming, and collaborate closely with the Product Manager to deliver continuous enhancements• Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, forward-looking investment operations solutions, effectively managing the product work pipeline• Championing the evolution of investment operations platforms and capabilities, driving modernization and operational excellenceQualifications:• Experience in financial asset management, with a focus on systems/business analysis in Investment/Trade Operations or Middle Office Analyst roles• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension IBOR functionality, including input, processing, and exports• Knowledge of portfolio management support in Passive Index Management and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)• Proficiency in Jira, SQL, and agile SDLC methodologies• Skilled in conveying business processes and requirements using diagrams and other collaboration tools like Miro• Proven collaboration with operations and investment professionals, with a strong understanding of Investment Book of Records (IBOR) and investment workflows working with financial data sets, including data query, analysis, and management• Ability to quickly assimilate modern technology, technical concepts, and evaluate product options as part of rapid modernization.• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams including engineers, investment professionals, trade, and investment operations staff with significant contributions to product data architecture• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiencesCommitted to Meritocracy, Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity Employment:· BlueSkyClarity and our clients are committed to meritocracy, inclusivity and equal opportunity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws.· We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.· This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.· We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.Posted by:· Dom Costagliola, Principal, m View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io·