Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Investment Accounting Systems

Dublin (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

An established international financial services organisation is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development, optimisation and ongoing management of its investment accounting systems and processes.

This role will work closely with Finance, Investment Accounting, Investments, Risk and Technology teams to identify business needs, translate requirements into system enhancements, and support the successful delivery of projects and process improvements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in system implementations, integrations, testing and change initiatives, ensuring investment accounting data, controls and reporting processes remain accurate, efficient and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges, gather requirements and identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and supporting documentation.
• Analyse existing workflows, identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams and external providers to deliver business-led system enhancements.
• Assess the impact of proposed changes on upstream and downstream systems, reporting and operational processes.

Systems Implementation & Project Delivery

• Support investment accounting system upgrades, implementations and wider business change initiatives.
• Coordinate requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), defect tracking and resolution.
• Support the implementation of new system functionality, including planning, user communications, training and post-implementation reviews.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired entities, including data migration, validation and process alignment.
• Monitor project progress, manage dependencies and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders.

Data, Reporting & Controls

• Support the integrity, accuracy and consistency of investment accounting data and associated reporting.
• Analyse reconciliations, data discrepancies and system issues, coordinating investigations and resolution.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of operational procedures, system controls and process documentation.
• Support audit requests, access reviews and internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality and reporting efficiency.

Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

• Build effective working relationships across Finance, Investment Accounting, Investments, Risk, Technology and operational teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for business queries, system issues and enhancement requests.
• Work with external system providers to communicate business requirements, investigate issues and support timely resolution.
• Provide guidance and documentation to support system users and ensure changes are implemented effectively.

Skills & Experience

• A degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in business analysis, investment operations, investment accounting systems or a related financial services role.
• Strong understanding of investment accounting, securities processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional solutions.
• Exposure to system implementations, upgrades, integrations, UAT and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience with third-party financial systems and system integrations.
• A good understanding of data quality, operational controls and audit requirements.

Experience within an insurance, asset management or broader investment management environment would be advantageous. Familiarity with investment accounting platforms is desirable, although experience with equivalent systems will also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to contribute to significant systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting and cross-functional business projects.
• A collaborative working environment with engagement across multiple business areas.
• A hybrid working arrangement based in Dublin.

Interested? I

f you have a background in investment accounting or financial services systems and enjoy bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology, we would welcome a conversation.