Project Analyst

Job Description:

The Project Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

The individual will work on the Asset Servicing Transformation program for the core Asset Servicing applications including upgrades, lead phases of the project lifecycle for strategic, cross functional business initiatives. The program this role will focus on is system replat forming including the main Asset Servicing processing platforms and peripheral systems. Additional projects may involve: process optimization, risk mitigation, regulatory mandates and operating model re-engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, measure and analyze project management data. Identify, track and close project issues.
• Test planning and execution of functional testing
• Requirements gathering and documentation
• Create the project quality management plan, identify quality standards and metrics to measure achievement of these standards.
• Identify project risks, perform probability and impact analysis, determine responses to risks, track risks, and execute responses as needed.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years Asset Servicing and project/change experience

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience