Business Analyst – Fund Accounting

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Job Title: Business Analyst – Fund Accounting **Experience:** 5–12yrs **Location:** Bangalore **Employment Type:** Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Fund Accounting to support business transformation, process improvement, and technology initiatives within the investment management domain. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of fund accounting operations, stakeholder management, and business analysis practices. Experience working with multi-fund accounting environments is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities - Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to fund accounting processes and systems. - Collaborate with business stakeholders, operations teams, and technology teams to define functional and non-functional requirements. - Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and process mapping for fund accounting initiatives. - Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories. - Support solution design discussions and ensure alignment with business objectives. - Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and stakeholder meetings. - Participate in testing activities including SIT, UAT, and defect management. - Assist in change management, training, and user adoption activities. - Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements within the investment management ecosystem. Required Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Fund Accounting or Asset Management environments. - Strong understanding of fund accounting processes, NAV calculation, reconciliation, corporate actions, valuations, and financial reporting. - Experience in requirements gathering, documentation, process analysis, and stakeholder management. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with **Multi-Fund Accounting** platforms and processes. - Exposure to investment management, asset management, hedge funds, mutual funds, or alternative investment products. - Experience with fund accounting systems and related financial platforms. - Professional certifications such as CBAP, CFA, FRM, or equivalent are advantageous. Candidate Profile - P3-level professional with proven business analysis experience. - Strong domain knowledge in fund accounting operations. - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams. - Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Additional Preference - **Early joiners or candidates available to join at short notice will be given preference.**