BUSINESS ANALYST (Investment Sector)

Interesting and stimulating position!

Our client – an outstanding global player and industry leader in the investment arena – has a fantastic Cape Town based opportunity for a Business Analyst. The role will be to receive documents, review and support client change requests and internal IMS projects. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to support the IMS Shared Services teams in relation to client and internal changes to processes – monitor, track and document large projects and minute client meetings.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential minimum of five years Investments experience, two of which should have been involved in project work. Advantageous Business Analysis Diploma
• Detailed knowledge of Investment Instruments i.e. Equities, Bonds and Foreign Exchange
• Detailed knowledge & understanding of Derivative instruments both exchange traded and OTC including:

o Futures and options
o Swaps (including Interest Rate – Inflation Linked, Total Return and CDS).

• Detailed knowledge of the Operational processes for IMS Business Operations
• Computer literate – Excel and PowerPoint to intermediate level.

The ideal incumbent will have strong communication abilities, be able to work effectively as part of a team and be able to use sound judgement to provide recommendations and make decisions that add value to the business. You must be able to be assessed as Threshold Competent.