Senior Business Analyst, M&G
Private Markets
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Power BI
Senior level
London
International savings and investments company
Posted today
International savings and investments company
1001+ employees
B2CB2BEnterpriseInvestingFinancial Services
Posted today
Salary not provided
Power BI
Senior level
London
1001+ employees
B2CB2BEnterpriseInvestingFinancial Services
Company mission
To help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.
Role
Who you are
- End-to-end understanding of the asset management operating model, and knowledge of the products and instrument types, and clients managed
- Experience of end-to-end operating models and change design desirable i.e. as a business analyst or subject matter expert
- Knowledge or experience of standard technology platforms and outsource services used widely in asset management, BRS Aladdin experience desirable
- Strong understanding of asset classes i.e. equities (public and private), fixed income (public and private), derivatives (ETDs and OTCs) and money markets
- Awareness of ESG principles and their practical implications on day-to-day fund management activities (preferred)
- Able to demonstrate broad industry awareness and familiarity with issues impacting asset management as a whole
- Experience in delivering continuous improvements desirable, but not essential
- Knowledge of PowerApps, Power Platform and Power BI is desirable
- Delivery focused with strong planning skills and the ability to manage, recognise and prioritise deadlines
- Proactive, organised approach to completing activities and deliverables
- Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills, with keen attention to detail
- Ability to create appropriate supporting collateral when required through the life of a project/product event
- Deliver knowledge-sharing sessions to improve cross-team knowledge and contribute to overall best practice
- Ability to confidently present ideas in order to inform and influence leadership decisions
- Strong facilitation skills to elicit information from key stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Self-starter willing to research new concepts and fill gaps in knowledge
- Logical and analytical mindset with proven problem solving skills
- Awareness of potential issues relating to scalability, operational risk or compliance of the proposed solution, and ability to propose appropriate risk mitigation approaches
What the job involves
- Reporting to a Business Solutions Design Lead, this role is responsible for detailed-level design of operating model impacts
- This colleague will work with a Business Solutions Design Lead through feasibility/early design as required, and ensure that implementation aligns to the operating model
- This is a pivotal role that requires active participation in feasibility and assessment activities with the ability to conduct detailed analysis and work collaboratively across Design and Implementation teams
- This will cover a range of areas, such as product structures, trade and cash flows, interfaces with third parties. It will also entail understanding and definition of various complex transition events that can occur within the product lifecycle
- Owns the end-to-end Operational Model impact analysis and design to support complex transition events. This includes translating high-level operating model requirements into detailed design components
- Support the relevant Business Solutions Design Lead by providing an additional point of contact for key stakeholders (internal or external) for operational design and implementation through all stages of the product lifecycle
- Ensure that scalability, operational risk and regulatory compliance are considered in the definition of the support model for any new mandate/fund launch
- Ensure that the Fund Manager and Client requirements for running the mandate are captured and understood, and a viable operating model is agreed and implemented
- Responsibility for ensuring appropriate handover of new processes or operating models to Investment Operations
- Responsibility for Client / TPA interaction on complex product change and client/fund onboarding activities
- Ensure appropriate level of engagement with Investment Operations senior management covering status updates, capacity constraints and decisions on operating model changes
- Work with Implementation analysts to maintain template library and up-to-date proformas, playbooks and blueprints, for all areas of operating models
- Assist with analysis on implementation of new requirements resulting from a non-standard product event, and define new processes where required
- Work with external parties (Custodians, Third Party Administrators) and the relevant Design team to support the definition and implementation of operating models
- For Operations specialists with specific domain expertise, (e.g. Derivatives), utilise SME knowledge to provide input into future operating model design as well as co-ordinate specialist set-up activities
- Perform end-to-end set-up and complete operational readiness (configuration) activities associated with both vanilla and complex product events (e.g. product launch, product maintenance, enhancement, and closures)
- Conduct testing of successful transition set-up and any new processes
- Perform workflow configuration and maintenance in PowerApps, Power Automate and PowerBI, e.g. changing users, tasks, SLAs and amending dependencies
- Maintain all static and reference data in the workflow tool that is required to deliver the product
- Provide support for process improvement initiatives where workflow needs reconfiguration
- Ensure procedures and risk / controls frameworks are complied with and kept up-to-date
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ideas to ensure that processes remain standardised and efficient
- Provide support and guidance to less experienced Implementation Analyst colleagues, through informal mentorship, on-the-job coaching and general performance guidance
Application process
- Closing Date: 13th December 2024
- Recruiter: Hannah Curtis
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Established through a merger with Prudential's UK and Europe operation in 2017, M&G has emerged as a leading savings and investment company. Combining five prominent brands under one umbrella - M&G Real Estate, M&G Investments, Pru, M&G Wealth, and Infracaptial - the company boasts a robust global financial services operation.
M&G's commitment to enhancing its platform's offerings is evident through substantial investments in service and support infrastructure. Innovations such as deep back-office integration, cloud-based customer relationship management tools, and e-signature software underscore the company's dedication to providing top-notch solutions.
Catering to a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to major enterprises, M&G continues to expand its international presence. The company's strategic focus on diversifying its thematic range and leveraging advancements in AI and Big Data reflects its proactive approach to capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Through new hires and a forward-thinking mindset, M&G is poised to maintain its position as a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of savings and investment.
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Company benefits
- 8% non-contributory pension plus up to 5% matching
- Life Assurance & Death in Service
- Support, feedback and development programmes to help you reach your full potential
- Flexible culture and ways of working
- Focus on health & wellbeing
- 30 days holiday as standard (excluding bank holidays), with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days
- Time off when you need it includes carer's leave, faith leave, grandparent leave and career breaks
- New parents receive up to 26 weeks of full pay while on leave
- 4-week back-to-work transition for new parents: work 80% of your contractual hours, be paid for 100%
- New parents can take family leave in flexible blocks within the first year of birth/adaoption
Company values
- Care : We act with care – treating customers, clients and colleagues with the same level of respect we would expect for ourselves. And we invest with care, making choices for the long term
- Integrity: We empower our people at M&G to do the right thing, honouring our commitments to others and acting with conviction. Our business is built on trust and we don’t take that lightly
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
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Leadership
Andrea Rossi
(CEO, not founder)Co-Founder & Director at REsustain. Former CEO of AXA, and was an FC Girondins de Bordeaux Board Member.
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