Job Title: Technical BA/PM - Fund Accounting Services (Multifonds/eFront)
Location: Hong Kong
Salary/Rate: 75-82k HKD per month
Start Date: 17/03/25
Job Type: Initial 6/12 month freelance consultant contract - extension/perm possible

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Business Analyst/Project Manager in Fund Accounting Services for a global Bank.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
The ideal candidate will be responsible for having a deep understanding of fund administration processes, technical system integration, and project management within a banking or financial services environment. You will work closely with stakeholders across Operations, IT, and third-party vendors to drive technology initiatives, enhance system capabilities, and deliver key projects within fund accounting.

• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define, document, and prioritize business and system requirements for fund accounting platforms.
  • Conduct gap analysis between business needs and system capabilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Project Management:
  • Lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, following Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• System Implementation & Enhancements:
  • Work with IT teams and vendors to implement system changes, upgrades, and integrations related to Multifonds/eFront.
  • Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), defect resolution, and post-implementation support.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, and third-party providers to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring efficient system adoption.
• Regulatory & Risk Management:
  • Ensure fund accounting processes comply with industry regulations and internal risk policies.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with system implementations and operational changes.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Technical & Business Analysis:
  • 5+ years commercial experience as a Technical BA or PM within banking, asset management, or fund administration.
  • Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles and NAV calculations.
  • Experience working with Multifonds, eFront, or similar fund accounting platforms.
  • Ability to define functional and technical specifications for system enhancements.
• Project Management:
  • Proven experience delivering fund accounting system projects in Agile or Waterfall environments.
  • Strong understanding of data migration, system integration, and automation.
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • SQL knowledge for data analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working with APIs, data feeds, and reporting tools.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and technology teams.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology, or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.
• Experience with automation and digital transformation initiatives in fund administration.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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