Technical / Business Analyst (Aladdin & eFront) (Ref: 196832)

Job Title: Technical / Business AnalystBlackRock Systems: Aladdin and eFrontReference: 196832Location: Abu DhabiContract: 6–12 monthsStart: August preferredContact: James.Howe@ForsythBarnes.comWe are supporting an investment management organisation in Abu Dhabi with multiple contract requirements across their Data Analytics team.We are looking for experienced Technical Analysts / Business Analysts with hands-on experience across eFront and Aladdin, supporting platform, data, reporting and workflow initiatives across an investment environment.Key RequirementsMinimum 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst or similarHands-on experience with eFrontHands-on experience with AladdinExperience within investment management, asset management, sovereign wealth, private markets, alternatives, private equity or wider financial servicesStrong understanding of investment platforms, investment data, reporting workflows, portfolio data and analyticsExperience working across business, data, technology and investment stakeholdersStrong documentation skills, including BRDs, functional specifications, process flows, user stories and data flow documentsExperience supporting platform change, system implementation, data migration, integrations, reporting enhancement or UATTechnical Analyst FocusSystem workflows and platform functionalityData flows, integrations and reporting requirementsPlatform configuration, data mapping and technical testingSystem issue investigation, root cause analysis and resolutionWorking with data analytics, technology and platform teamsSupporting UAT, releases, defects and system implementation activityBusiness Analyst FocusBusiness requirements gatheringFunctional requirements documentationProcess mapping and user storiesStakeholder workshops and requirement validationInvestment operations, portfolio management or reporting workflowsUAT planning, test case preparation and business sign-offActing as the bridge between business users and technical delivery teamsPreferred ExperienceInvestment data, portfolio data, risk data or performance dataPortfolio management platforms or investment data platformsData warehousing, reporting or analytics environmentsPerformance reporting or risk analyticsFund operations or investment operationsPrivate markets, alternatives or private equityPlatform transformation, system implementation or data migration