Senior Project Analyst

Overall Objectives

To analyse the Fixed Income area from a Business Operations perspective, in light of both market and internal developments, and ensure that changes to the service(s) are fully assessed to allow a suitable solution to be developed. The Project Analyst will also perform/manage User Acceptance Testing and ensure that projects are effectively delivered.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse the impact on Business Operations of new Fixed Income products and service enhancements for introduction into the Fixed Income area.

• Liaise with Commercial Services department and Business Operations area to ensure that requirements are captured and documented as appropriate.

• Manage resources working on Fixed income projects, ensuring that staff are set clear objectives and roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.

• Produce required project documentation (e.g. Business Requirements) outlining the Business needs.

• Ensure that operational and external procedures are updated/produced as required.

• Provide solutions to problems ensuring that they are communicated effectively.

• Work with manager to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support Fixed Income projects.

• Define test scenarios for User Acceptance Testing and other relevant test phases.

• Execute/manage User Acceptance Testing and other relevant test phases, ensuring defects are raised appropriately.

• Ensure appropriate test documentation is reviewed and produced for all relevant test phases.

• Liaise with other stakeholders, both internal and external to progress requirements into development phase.

• Perform training and ensure knowledge is transferred to Business Operations staff.

• Build strong relationships with all key individuals within Business Operations, Commercial Services, Risk and IT.
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience of working on projects and conducting business analysis.

• Experience of producing UAT scripts, co-ordinating and executing tests

• Knowledge of Quality Centre

• Demonstrates good knowledge of Fixed Income products

• Management/Supervisory Experience required

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good organisational skills and demonstrates the ability to work within and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Ability to use own initiative and of a pro-active nature.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging

• Experience of working in Operations area.

• Knowledge of Clearcase

• Good A level results

• Knowledge of Prince 2 methodology
  

If you wish to be considered for this position, please click here and complete the online application form, or if you would like further information, please contact careers@lchclearnet.com.