Senior Specialist: Business Analyst

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R800 000 - R1 400 000 per year


Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • 3 - 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level
  • Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance Economics and Accounting or Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Responsibilities: 

  • Aladdin enterprise platform, becoming an expert in its functionalities and workflows
  • Portfolio Manager Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring that capabilities are fully leveraged in the investment process
  • Platform Adoption: Lead the drive to adopt the platform across the front office, demonstrating its benefits and efficiencies to all users
  • Workflow Support and Enhancement: Support key workflows including but not limited to
  • Portfolio management and optimisation
  • Risk analytics and reporting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Trade execution and order management
  • Data management and integrity
  • Performance attribution and reporting
  • Training and User Support: Develop and deliver training programs for Aladdin users, offering ongoing support and advanced troubleshooting
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within Aladdin workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including IT, risk management, compliance, and back-office teams, to ensure a cohesive approach to using Aladdin.
  • Feedback and Customization: Gather user feedback and collaborate with BlackRock and internal IT teams to customise and enhance the Aladdin platform
  • Regulatory and Compliance Oversight: Ensure the platforms use adheres to all relevant regulatory standards and internal compliance policies
  • Change Management: Lead change management initiatives related to Aladdin, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to the investment process

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