Business Analyst with Advent Geneva or wallstreet Office application experience Must

Business Analyst with Advent Geneva or wallstreet application experience must

Multi-Billion Dollar Asset Management Firm has an immediate opening for a Senior Business Analyst candidate. 

Position Responsibilities: 
* Act as the primary expert in all systems used by assigned functional group; leverage this knowledge to assist in researching issues, designing workflow for new products
* Work closely with technology and business user staff to complete workflow improvement and research projects
* Document functional specifications for systems and workflow changes
* Execute testing of all internal and external systems upgrades or enhancements
* Evaluate other systems available in the market and provide comprehensive comparative analysis
* Assist with system upgrade planning 
* Be aware of industry initiatives and upcoming standards and apply them .
* Lead small projects to completion within budget and time schedule
* Create test plans and scripts and facilitate the SDLC process

General Skills: 
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
* Strong organization and time management skills 
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities
* Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others 
* Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team 
* members 
* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 

Experience and Skills Required:
* BS or BA in Finance or related discipline
* Minimum five years of investment management operations experience 
* Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO*s, CDO*s variable rates securities 
* Hedge fund or private equity experience is a plus 

Computer Skills: 
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel * knowledge of formulae a must (e.g. 
* *vlookup*)
* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Visio 
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other databases a plus
* Basic knowledge of Bloomberg 
* Portia, CDO Suite and Bloomberg Trading System experience is a plusLocation: Los AngelesDuration: 6+ months. H1B can ApplyFull Time: US Citizen, Green Card holderRates; Open