Mission description
We are seeking a Functional Analyst to support strategic IT initiatives within the fund distribution and asset management ecosystem. The consultant will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that business needs are accurately translated into functional solutions.
Key responsibilities
Serve as the interface and coordinator between business teams and IT departments.
Understand business challenges and analyze needs to deliver detailed functional solutions.
Lead the implementation of IT projects that enhance platform capabilities and user experience.
Draft functional specifications, process flows, and test scenarios.
Support system implementation, testing phases, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Technical & functional scope:
Deep understanding of:
Investment funds, fee structures, and financial systems supporting fund operations
Calculation of trail commissions, revenue-sharing models, and fund fee structures
Fund distribution platforms, transfer agents, and order routing systems
Financial regulations (MiFID II, UCITS, AIFMD) and their impact on fee processing
Proficiency with functional analysis tools:
Jira, Confluence
BPMN, UML
SQL, Excel, Power BI
Pre-requisites
Experience with fund platforms (e.g., Allfunds, Mflex, Clearstream)
Familiarity with fund data providers (e.g., Morningstar, Bloomberg, FE Fundinfo)
Knowledge of automated trail commission calculation tools and reconciliation processes
Certifications in business analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or IT frameworks (ITIL, Agile, Scrum)
Proven functional expertise in fund distribution, asset management, or financial services
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, Sales, operations)