About the job Senior Specialist: Business Analyst
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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