Job Description

This position functions as an integral member of the Operations Technology group and is responsible for analyzing, recommending, specifying and implementing efficient business solutions to meet the changing demands of Russell Investments. This role will manage activities around requirements gathering, analysis and documentation, as well as the facilitation of business acceptance of new product, changes based on the functional needs of the businesses, technology, or process improvement releases. This role interacts with Investment, Data and Fund operations team stakeholders with particular focus around applications that facilitate middle and back office processes. The Business Analyst II is responsible for: Work closely with internal Operations teams to ensure comprehensive understanding and proper implementation of requirements for internal application development. Create comprehensive business requirements packages used in the development of new processes or technology solutions. Communicate requirements clearly to developers and QA teams Manage meetings with stakeholders Estimate, plan, manage and execute projects and/or workstreams of broader programs. Lead efforts to document and effectively transition new processes to BAU support. Document technology roadmaps and the transition from the current processes to future state. Create and maintain documented processes and procedures associated with data and systems. Ensure proper integration of new process into the existing workflow Train users and teammates on core systems and business processes Manage vendor relationships from a technology perspective (Bloomberg, Milestone, State Street, SSC) Years of Experience 6+ years of Business Analyst experience required. 3 years financial services experience is preferred. Understanding of investment management operations preferred Qualifications / Candidates Requirement Bachelor s or Master s degree Strong experience in eliciting, documenting and communicating product/solution requirements, and liaising between business and implementation teams. Good to have experience with using SQL Server and Excel to query and analyze data. Good to have experience with Agile methodologies/Scrum, system integrations, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in SQL, SDLC, and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is added advantage. Experience in the banking or asset management industry preferred, especially Data Ops, Fund Ops, Alternative fund operations or Investment Operations. Understanding of trade settlement cycle preferred Strong ability to multi-task and exceptional organizational skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with associates to discover solutions for complex problems Experience with managing external vendors preferred (SSC, Bloomberg, Milestone and State Street) Core Values Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management Excellent leadership skills Attention to details Self-starter, thrives with ambiguity and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines, Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability. Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency. Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture. Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions. Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality. Dedicated to the firm s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.