Job description
At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!
What You Can Expect At BBH:
If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
We value diverse backgrounds, so even if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens, and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you…
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Data Services Senior Business Analyst to join our Data Services organization.
The Data Services Senior Business Analyst is responsible for working with the Data Services Implementation Lead to create and implement projects supporting the Data Services product road map. S/he will help ensure that the project design meets the goals and objectives of the project, satisfies all aspects of the project scope, and aligns with the overall Data Services strategy. The Data Services Senior Business Analyst assists with project design, is responsible for managing definition / documentation of requirements, and focuses on ensuring integrity throughout all phases of the project life cycle and managing changes as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Assist the Data Services Implementation Lead, project team, and business sponsor in defining scope and planning project tasks
- Support the Data Services Implementation Lead in ensuring that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work together toward a common goal
- Manage the collection and documentation of business requirements, ensuring that requirements meet all facets of the project scope
- Provide sign off on all Business Requirements Documents submitted to the Program Manager
- Manage the documentation of Change Requests, provide estimates of the effort required to collect business requirements for a change request and manage the collection of business requirements for approved change requests
- Support the creation of a design solution that satisfies the business requirements, aligns with the project scope, and meets the goals and objectives
- Ensure that all phases of testing, including user acceptance testing, regression testing, client testing and parallel/pilot testing, validate that development meets the specifications of requirements and design and satisfies the project scope
- Assist Data Services Program Manager in providing project and portfolio status reporting and analysis to senior leadership, as well as client status materials
Client Experience
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Data Services product roadmap
- Support BBH client data strategy by executing project related opportunities that improve Data Services products for an overall enhancement of the client experience
- Understand the changing business needs and how it impacts the overall project and recommend solutions
- Deliver well thought out recommendations to Stakeholders, Steering Committees, Project Sponsors; implement action plan to achieve required results
- Provide an enhanced client experience by anticipating client needs related to the project by initiating and recommending actions that will lead to the successful completion of the project
- Actively manage stakeholder expectations. Provide consistent updates, address, and resolve problems directly with stakeholders in order to manage their delivery expectations
Analysis
- Perform analysis on required data attributes to create data solutions
- Coordinate with product areas and Systems teams to understand required data attributes for data services efforts
- Determine how changing business needs will affect the product map; clearly articulate the business need and potential solutions with support of insightful analysis and documented evidence
- Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise, including technical knowledge of associated systems
- Design creative solutions that meet the goals / objectives of the project and align with our strategy
- Perform impact analysis to ensure all potential risks are addressed and all cross-product and cross-system impacts are identified and resolved
- Assist in resolution of the critical issues that may derail a project, provide solutions that demonstrate strong understanding of the product strategy and technical construct
- Ensure best practices are being applied across all phases of the project
- Participate in post project reviews and document lessons learned
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree, and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years related industry or project work experience. Financial services industry knowledge and experience preferred
Solid understanding of the key roles assumed by Custodians, Fund Accountants, Fund Administrators, and Transfer Agents preferred
Experience applying project management principles, practices, tools and techniques, including business case development, ROI analysis, planning, scope and issues management, and budgeting
Proficiency using windows-based applications, including MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Experienced in SQL and reporting tools is a plus
Creative and effective problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to recognize one's own strengths and limitations, taking appropriate initiative to pursue development activities and seek assistance as needed
Proactive and results-oriented
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Consultative and advisory skills with ability to work and communicate professionally
Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Experience developing and delivering presentations
What You Can Expect At BBH:
If you join BBH you will find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information, and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately, we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
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