Business Analyst

About This Role

Role : Business analyst

Banking Domain

Location: Qatar

Exp : 12 yrs

Key Responsibilities

Act as internal SME for Multifonds system liaising with all internal stakeholders (IT for migration/integration and FA for training).

Support system migration from current to new system, building test cases, supporting UAT, regression testing, configuration enhancements and integration with other systems (Equation, Aurora, Summit, etc).

Build and maintain operational procedures and workflow documentation related to Multifonds from a fund accounting and transfer agency stand point.

Fund Accounting module: NAV calculation, GL structures, pricing feeds, corporate actions, reconciliations, performance, expense models.

Transfer Agency module: dealing, register maintenance, trailer fees, dividend processing, swing pricing.

Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot system issues and implement functional improvements.

Propose/Develop automation scripts, macros, or coding solutions to streamline processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 12 years of experience in asset management operations covering fund accounting, fund administration, and transfer agency.

Hands-on Multifonds with many years of system experience, both in TA and Fund Accounting.

(Mandatory)

Strong knowledge of NAV cycles, fund structures (UCITS, MMFs, ETFs, SICAVs, Cayman SPC’s), and operational workflows.

Excellent understanding of matching & settlement flows, reconciliations, corporate actions, and trade lifecycle.

Excellent knowledge of capital stock flows for funds and portfolios, switches, swing pricing and trailer fees.

Knowledge in corporate accounting with relevant accounting certifications would be considered a plus

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (UCITS, MMF reforms, FATCA/CRS, AML/KYC requirements).

Knowledge of products such as ETF, Derivatives (Futures and Options), Equity Forwards on top of all the other more plain vanilla ones

Advanced Excel/Access (macros, VBA) and or good coding capabilities in other programming languages (Python, SQL preferred).

Experience working with custodians, administrators, and regulators.

High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solution-driven mindset.

Ability to lead operational improvements and drive automation initiatives.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a client-facing consulting environment.

Good project management skills