Job Title: Lead Business Analyst/Consultant - Charles River Development Location: London Salary/Rate: £650-750 Per Day Start Date: 30/05/25 Job Type: 6-12 Month Contract Inside IR35 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients They are currently looking for a skilled Front Office Business Analyst to join our clients team on an initial 6-12 month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be responsible for gathering business requirements, analysing workflows, and facilitating the implementation of solutions that enhance front-office operations and investment processes. The role will require occasional travel across the EMEA region to liaise with stakeholders and support project delivery across multiple locations. Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Work closely with front office stakeholders (traders, portfolio managers, compliance, risk, etc.) to gather and document business requirements related to CRD systems. Process Mapping: Analyse current front-office processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation, and ensuring that the requirements align with business goals. Solution Design & Implementation: Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement changes in CRD to meet business needs, ensuring seamless integration with other systems. System Configuration & Testing: Support configuration and customisation of the CRD platforms to meet specific business requirements. Assist in end-to-end testing, ensuring the solutions function as expected. Stakeholder Management: Regularly engage with key stakeholders in front office teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technology solutions. Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams. Project Delivery: Oversee and contribute to project delivery from initiation to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and scope. Provide updates to senior management and ensure milestones are met. Change Management & Training: Facilitate training sessions for end users and provide change management support to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Charles River Development (CRD) Expertise: Strong understanding of Charles River Development (CRD) and its integration with other front-office tools and systems. Experience in configuring and customising CRD solutions. Front Office Experience: Demonstrated experience in a front office environment (asset management, trading, portfolio management, etc.), with an understanding of the business processes and workflows involved. Business Analysis Skills: Solid experience in business analysis including requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, and solution design. Project Management: Experience working on cross-functional projects, with a track record of delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams. Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel across the EMEA region as needed to support business needs. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with financial regulations (MiFID II, EMIR, etc.) that impact front-office processes. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Knowledge of other front-office systems or asset management tools. Agile/Scrum methodology experience. SQL or data analysis skills for system testing and validation. Regulatory Reporting Knowledge: Experience with reporting requirements for trading and portfolio management systems. 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. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.