Lead Business Analyst

As a business analyst, you will be responsible for: Business Requirements and Specifications : Identify and translate business needs into functional specifications. Documentation : Produce high-quality documentation for requirements gathering, business analysis, and process mapping/optimization. Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and analysts in various locations to attain desired outcomes. Project Management & Delivery : Collaborate with Product/Project Managers to develop project plans, identify risks and issues, participate in backlog grooming, prioritize tasks, and assist in iteration planning with the delivery team. Overseeing end-to-end delivery of projects from inception through to completion. Stakeholder Engagement : Lead interactions with global sales and marketing stakeholders. Presentation and Reporting : Prepare presentation materials for senior leadership and support project status monitoring and reporting. Functional Expertise : Develop deep expertise in the specified business areas, stay updated with industry trends, and continuously improve the operating model. User Support and Training : Provide support and training to users on technology platforms and tools. Mentorship : Serve as a mentor or coach to junior business analysts within the team. About you With a solid background in the analysis, design and implementation of complex technology solutions, youre the specialist we need. You: Experience : Minimum 6 years of business analysis experience within the asset management industry or financial services/investment banking industry. Technical Skills & Industry Knowledge: Experience with industry-standard software delivery life cycles, including both in-house built systems and vendor implementations. Experience in Content Management Systems (built inhouse or vendor solution) Working knowledge of databases and SQL queries. A good understanding of the end-to-end asset management process and data. Thorough understanding of different asset classes, including Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Assets. Communication Skills : Effective communication and problem-solving skills to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Experience working with senior business stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Education & Professional Qualifications: B. Tech B.E. or MBA (Finance) preferred Relevant certifcations such as CFA, FRM, or CIPM being advantageous. Additional Skills (Nice to Have): Familiarity with CRM systems, with Salesforce experience preferred. Experience with sales and marketing tools such as Seismic, Marketo, Medallia, etc. Knowledge of visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, DOMO, etc. Experience with third-party market data providers like Bloomberg, Morning Star etc. Experience working in data platforms. Experience in decommissioning & replacing legacy systems with strategic systems.