Junior Business Analyst – Fund Management Planning & Reporting
Location: Dublin, Ireland (hybrid – on-site presence preferred)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-month contract (with potential extension)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Business Analyst to support planning and reporting initiatives within a fund management environment in the insurance sector.
This role will act as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, focusing on gathering requirements and supporting the implementation of planning and reporting solutions, primarily within SAP Analytics Cloud Planning.
The position is well-suited to candidates with strong domain knowledge in fund or asset management who are looking to further develop their experience in business analysis and financial planning systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Requirements Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to capture and document planning, reporting, and analytics requirements
* Planning & Reporting Support: Assist in defining KPIs, reporting structures, profitability views, and regulatory reporting needs
* Business–Technical Liaison: Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications for technical teams, particularly within SAP Analytics Cloud Planning
* Financial & Operational Analysis: Support modelling of revenue streams, fee income, cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
* Validation & Documentation: Work closely with stakeholders to validate outputs and produce high-quality documentation to support delivery and adoption
Key Requirements
* Experience as a Business Analyst (junior to mid-level), ideally within insurance, fund management, or asset management
* Strong understanding of fund management concepts, including fee income, profitability reporting, KPIs, and regulatory reporting
* Exposure to planning and reporting processes, including budgeting and forecasting
* Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud Planning is highly desirable
* Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
* Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively
Candidate Profile
* 2–5 years’ relevant experience
* Experience within the insurance sector is essential
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment