Analyst - LPS (Limited Partner Services)

About Alpha Alternatives
Alpha Alternatives, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm, focused on leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry (consisting of private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure). We are known for our expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our people work side by side with our clients to help them identify, address, and resolve the key operational and technology challenges within alternative investments and financial services firms. We often find that some of the best innovation comes from within and our role is to help empower client teams to drive the change that is required. Collaborating and supporting our clients are the key attributes we look for in our consultants as well as professionals who have experienced the challenges and enabling technologies firsthand.

About the Role
The Limited Partner Services team is seeking talented and motivated Business Analysts to be a part of our growing team. The primary role for successful candidates is to work on teams tasked with the design and execution of realistic yet innovative solutions across the entire fund lifecycle of alternative investment managers. Our projects include designing operational / process improvements and implementing (or optimizing) technology solutions across the front to back office of investment managers. This position is part of an overall Business Analyst team that is collaborative and supportive towards providing the best client service with consistent high-quality deliverables. The candidate must be able to identify and investigate problems outlined by the business teams, then drive towards an effective solution.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Business Analyst in leading projects and implementations from initiation to client Go-Live and beyond.
• Assist in conducting business requirement interviews.
• Document meeting minutes from interviews or sessions.
• Document business requirements, processes and data requirements.
• Understand the client’s existing business processes and assist the client in defining improved business solutions based on the client’s strategic goals and constraints.
• Work with clients to analyze their current and future business needs, assist Lead Business Analyst in recommending best practice solutions, and defining and documenting project deliverables for these solutions.
• Understands the intricacies of Alternative Asset Operations or subjects related to the completion of projects.
• Minimizes firm’s exposure and risk on projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years of combined experience in Consulting, Business Analysis, Project Management, System Implementations (SDLC), Audit, Accounting or Operations preferably within the Alternative Investment industry
• Exceptional communication, organization, interpersonal & client-service skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to deliver presentations and training in a formal environment
• Proven skills in documentation, process mapping (Visio), and other Microsoft Office tools
• Self-motivated and proactive in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to interact with vendors and partners to acquire technical information critical to a project’s requirements, costs or execution
• Knowledge of eFront FrontInvest, FIS Investran and other fund management systems a plus
• Flexibility for travel