Associate Director - Business Analyst

About the OpportunityJob Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 19 July 2025Title Associate Director – Business AnalystDepartment ISS DeliveryLocation UKReports To ISS Business Analysis LeadLevel 7We\’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together – and supporting each other – all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you\’re part of something bigger.Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.About your teamISS Delivery provides the design and delivery of all changes in processes and/or technology solutions that support the growth for Fidelity\’s Global Investment Solutions & Services business (ISS). We support Investment Management, Asset Management Operations and Distribution team primarily located in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Toronto, Australia, Singapore and China.About your roleFidelity ISS business is continually evolving in response to market demands, client expectations, and the increasing sophistication of investment strategies. This role sits within the ISS Delivery team, which partners closely with our front office investment risk teams to deliver change that enhances investment decision-making and risk management capabilities.We are seeking a Business Analyst with deep subject matter expertise in Investment Risk and experience working directly with Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Construction and Investment Risk Teams to support portfolio construction and analytics processes. The successful candidate will bring front office exposure and act as a trusted advisor – partnering with business stakeholders to shape how technology can best support the growth of our businesses.As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for:Conducting in-depth high quality business analysis, including detailed requirements, process mapping, and documentation to support the delivery of effective and scalable technology solutions.Acting as a domain SME in Investment Risk and partnering with business leaders to shape and prioritise initiatives.Collaborating closely with technology counterparts (architects, engineers, and other business analysts) and operational teams across geographical locations to deliver high impact solutions that aligned with business objectives.Driving enhancements in investment risk analytics, performance measurement, and attribution processes.Facilitating stakeholder workshops and providing strategic insights, thought leadership and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.Staying on top of industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in risk and analytics tools.Supporting the development of a center of excellence in analysis by mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices.About youYou are an experienced business analyst with a strong background in delivering technology change within front office environments. You are comfortable engaging with investment professionals, translating complex requirements, and driving delivery in partnership with technology teams.You:brings strong experiences as a Business Analyst within Asset Management, ideally supporting front office investment risk and/or analytics teams.have understanding in investment risk concepts (such as: VaR, tracking error, duration risk), performance measurement frameworks, and attribution methodologies (e.g. Brinson, Factor-based) across various asset classes.familiarity with tools such as MSCI Risk Manager, MSCI BarraOne and FactSetUnderstand key operational challenges in Asset Management such as ABOR/IBOR, benchmarks, look-through logic and instrument modelling.strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of stakeholder engagement and influencing senior decision-makers.takes on a collaborative approach, with experience working across functions including technology, data, and operations.brings strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and negotiating across various levels of stakeholdersare experienced working in Agile environments with team scattered across globallyhave a relevant degree level education with professional qualifications (CFA, FRM) preferred.Feel rewardedFor starters, we\’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We\’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we\’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It\’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.As an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work. This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual Conduct Rules (COCON) apply to it, along with any other regulation. We provide training on COCON and how it affects our employees. More information about COCON can be found in the Employment Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr