Halian - Business Analyst (Fund Distribution)

Mission description We are seeking a Functional Analyst to support strategic IT initiatives within the fund distribution and asset management ecosystem. The consultant will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that business needs are accurately translated into functional solutions. Key responsibilities Serve as the interface and coordinator between business teams and IT departments. Understand business challenges and analyze needs to deliver detailed functional solutions. Lead the implementation of IT projects that enhance platform capabilities and user experience. Draft functional specifications, process flows, and test scenarios. Support system implementation, testing phases, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Technical & functional scope : Deep understanding of : Investment funds, fee structures, and financial systems supporting fund operations Calculation of trail commissions, revenue-sharing models, and fund fee structures Fund distribution platforms, transfer agents, and order routing systems Financial regulations (MiFID II, UCITS, AIFMD) and their impact on fee processing Proficiency with functional analysis tools : Jira, Confluence BPMN, UML SQL, Excel, Power BI Pre-requisites Experience with fund platforms (e.g., Allfunds, Mflex, Clearstream) Familiarity with fund data providers (e.g., Morningstar, Bloomberg, FE Fundinfo) Knowledge of automated trail commission calculation tools and reconciliation processes Certifications in business analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or IT frameworks (ITIL, Agile, Scrum) Proven functional expertise in fund distribution, asset management, or financial services Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, Sales, operations)