Business Analyst - Mutual Funds Work Experience: 6 to 9 years

Role Overview

The Manager Mutual Fund (ADM) is responsible for end-to-end Application Development and Maintenance of the mutual fund platform. This role ensures system enhancements, production stability, release management, and continuous improvement of the mutual fund technology platform.

The candidate acts as a critical bridge between business operations and technology teams, ensuring the platform remains scalable, resilient, and efficient while meeting evolving business requirements and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Requirements Analysis & Solution Design

Review and analyze Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) received from Business and Operations teams

Validate requirements for feasibility, completeness, and system impact

Translate BRDs into functional specifications and technical requirements

Design system solutions aligned with existing platform architecture

Define application changes, database impact, and file structures

Conduct requirement workshops and clarification sessions with stakeholders

2. Development and System Enhancements

Lead development and enhancement initiatives based on approved requirements

Work closely with Business and Operations teams to understand business needs

Coordinate with development teams for implementation

Ensure timely delivery of enhancement projects

Maintain documentation of system architecture and workflows

Implement best practices for code quality and maintainability

3. Testing, UAT, and Production Release Management

Ensure comprehensive system integration testing (SIT) coverage

Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by validating test scenarios

Ensure end-to-end coverage across all modules before production release

Plan and manage release cycles and deployment activities

Minimize post-release defects through rigorous validation and quality checks

Handle production incidents, defects, and escalations promptly





Act as the single point of contact for platform-related issues and escalations

Conduct post-release reviews and implement preventive measures

4. Production Support & Stability

Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues

Coordinate with infrastructure and support teams for issue resolution

Maintain SLA adherence for production support

Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents

5. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation

Recommend technology upgrades and platform improvements

Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes in mutual funds

Contribute to strategic planning for platform evolution

Key Skills and Competencies

Domain Knowledge

Familiarity with Mutual Fund Platforms Hands-on experience with mutual fund processing systems

Domain knowledge of mutual fund transaction processing Understanding of subscription, redemption, switch, SIP, STP, dividend payout, etc.

Knowledge of AMFI, SEBI regulations and compliance requirements

Understanding of NAV calculation and settlement cycles

Experience with fund accounting and portfolio management systems

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

Leadership and team coordination skills

Attention to detail and quality orientation

Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelors degree

MBA in Finance / Investment Management (preferred)

Certifications in mutual fund operations (e.g., NISM Series V-A, V-B)

Professional Experience

6 9 years of experience in Mutual Fund / Capital Market Operations

Experience with end-to-end project delivery from requirement gathering to production release

Proven track record in production support and incident management

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📌 Business Analyst - Mutual Funds (SA_ID_MUM_000031) (Mumbai)
🏢 Smart Analytica
📍 Mumbai