Business Analyst

Job Description:

We are working on an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst to join the team at a leading investment firm based in Edinburgh on an initial 6-month FTC.

The successful candidate will produce high-quality documentation to support operational readiness and change delivery for a fund launch.

• Experience in business analysis, change delivery or related roles


• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for creating process flows and business diagrams


• Experience in investment management or fund operations


• Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards


• Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across varied teams and seniority


• Organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


• A proactive and flexible approach to work


• Familiarity with fund lifecycle and regulatory frameworks (preferable)


• Knowledge of investment instruments including equities, bonds, and collectives (preferable)


• Experience working with third-party providers (e.g.
  
  custodians, administrators) (preferable)


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and documentation tools (preferable)


• Qualification or certification in Change Management or Lean Six Sigma (preferable)#

• Support documentation and process analysis across existing fund structures to inform internal discussions around the future operating model.


• Facilitate small workshops to confirm requirements and support collaborative problem-solving


• Contribute to wider operational improvement initiatives and provide business analysis support across internal projects


• Produce high-quality documentation including business requirements, process flows, procedural guides and supporting rationale


• Map and analyse current and future state processes using Microsoft Visio to inform improvement and clarity


• Present structured options to support decision-making, clearly outlining risks, benefits and practical implications


• Provide ad-hoc support for key projects and support the Head of Operations with delivery of internal initiatives as priorities evolve.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16183

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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