Axiom Technical Business Analyst

Role Overview
Axiom which provides financial risk management, trading, and regulatory compliance software, requires a BA to gather business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure seamless implementation of solutions.

A Technical Business Analyst (BA) specializing in Axiom
acts as a bridge between the business and technical teams in the financial services industry. In this role, a Technical BA must understand both business needs and technical constraints to optimize the functionality of Axiom software solutions, ensuring they are aligned with regulatory standards and risk management processes.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis
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• Work closely with business stakeholders (e.g., risk, finance, trust) to understand business processes, requirements, and pain points related to the Axiom platform.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into technical specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Develop detailed business requirement documents (BRDs), functional requirement documents (FRDs), Source to Target mapping documents.

Technical Solution Design
:

• Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that meet business needs and align with Axiom's capabilities.
• Assist in defining data flows, process models, and system interfaces to ensure alignment with the Axiom platform's architecture.
• Provide technical insights to help design, enhance, and optimize Axiom configurations and workflows.

System Configuration & Customization
:

• Work with the Axiom team to configure the system according to business specifications, including developing custom reports, dashboards, and integrations.
• Provide technical guidance to configure the Axiom platform to meet the requirements of various business units (e.g., finance, risk, trust).

Testing & Validation
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• Develop test plans and test cases for system modifications and enhancements.
• Perform functional testing, regression testing, and data validation to ensure system changes are accurately implemented.
• Work with the QA team to ensure thorough testing and address any issues or defects identified during the testing phase.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
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• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring both sides are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, technical feasibility, and timelines.
• Offer training and support to end-users regarding new functionalities and features within the Axiom platform.

Data Integration & Reporting
:

• Collaborate with the data management team to ensure seamless data integration with the Axiom platform.
• Assist in creating and enhancing reports and analytics within the platform to meet business requirements.
• Ensure that data flows, transformations, and outputs are accurate, consistent, and comply with regulatory requirements.

System Optimization & Enhancement
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• Continuously evaluate the Axiom platform to identify areas for optimization and recommend improvements.
• Provide recommendations on best practices for system configuration, performance, and scalability.
• Support the implementation of new features and enhancements based on feedback from users and stakeholders.

Documentation
:

• Maintain clear and detailed documentation for technical specifications, requirements, configuration changes, and project deliverables.
• Update and manage documentation related to system processes, data flows, and troubleshooting.

Project Management & Coordination
:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of projects related to Adenza system enhancements and upgrades.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and meet deadlines by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Manage risk, scope changes and help prioritize business and technical needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Proven 8- 10 years experience as a Business Analyst, with experience in financial reporting systems Axiom.
• Experience working in the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory reporting, data governance, and compliance processes.
• Strong experience with requirements gathering, functional specification writing, and technical solution design.
• Preferrable experience in US Regulatory Reports including IHC, CCAR, LCR reports etc.

Technical

Skills:

• Proficiency in system configuration, integrations, and reporting tools within the Axiom platform.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL, Informatica
  ), and data integration techniques
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• Competent with Jira, Confluence and Microsoft Visio as tools for managing and documenting business needs.

Problem-Solving:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes of technical issues and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to break down complex business requirements into technical specifications.

Communication

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and…