Need locals who can attend F2F Functional Business Analyst (MUST HAVE with an SS&C background and Asset management or Hedge fund experience)
Location: Los Angeles CA Duration: 6 months This is Business Analyst role, SQL queries is helpful, ideally 5+ year's experience of working in asset management. The client is an independent Los Angeles based investment management firm with approximately $18 billion of committed capital under management. Founded in 1997 by a group of highly experienced investment professionals, specializes in managing assets in both the private equity and leveraged finance markets. The company strategy has withstood the test of time, succeeding through changing economic conditions and financial market cycles. As they continue to grow, our objective will remain constant: to create long-term value for our investors, management teams and other partners through integrity, discipline, creativity and teamwork. Position Responsibilities: * Act as the primary expert in all systems used by assigned functional group; leverage this knowledge to assist in researching issues, designing workflow for new products * Work closely with technology and business user staff to complete workflow improvement and research projects * Document functional specifications for systems and workflow changes * Execute testing of all internal and external systems upgrades or enhancements * Evaluate other systems available in the market and provide comprehensive comparative analysis * Assist with system upgrade planning * Be aware of industry initiatives and upcoming standards and apply them to the organization. * Lead small projects to completion within budget and time schedule * Create test plans and scripts and facilitate the SDLC process General Skills: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organization and time management skills * Demonstrated leadership capabilities * Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others * Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team * members * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Experience and Skills Required: * BS or BA in Finance or related discipline * Minimum five years of investment management operations experience * Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO's, CDO's variable rates securities * Hedge fund or private equity experience Computer Skills: * Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel - knowledge of formulae a must (e.g. * "vlookup") * Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio * Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other databases a plus * Basic knowledge of Bloomberg * Portia, CDO Suite and Bloomberg Trading System experience is a plus Kind Regards, Manasa Dontineni Technical Recruiter Vyshnavi Infotech Inc Voice: 703-793-1868 Ext: 218 Fax: 703-563-9200 http://www.vyshnaviinfotech.com/ <http://www.vyshnaviinfotech.com/> Certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise
