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