Senior Applications Business Analyst
- Recruiter
- MMC
- Location
- Australia
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 23 Jun 2021
- Ref
- R_119949
- Job role
- Business analyst, CFO
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Company:
Mercer
Description:
Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Melbourne office:
Senior Business Applications Analyst
What can you expect?
What we offer is a chance to join a company that is not only winning, but is transforming in the most exciting way possible. Our CEO, David Bryant, is dedicated to Mercer Australia being a "people first" culture. This means that great performers are greatly rewarded. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities, financial rewards and we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential. We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
We will count on you to:
Mercer is seeking a Senior Business Applications Analyst to join its Applications team which forms part of the broader Global Investment Implementation Services group. The team supports the Pacific Investments business with a technology platform featuring Milestone Group's pControl and pQuant applications. These applications are used for daily cashflow allocation, asset re-balancing and performance measurement for the Mercer funds in Australia & New Zealand.
This is a new and varied role that will utilise your strong investments administration, organisation and communication skills. The role is ideal for candidates with a strong aptitude for understanding investment operations processes, data flows and business applications.
The role will initially focus on mastering the processes involved in running the technology platforms for the business, as well as supporting the implementation of major projects. It is envisaged that over time the role will offer scope for development opportunities in business analysis, change management and project management. The role offers wide exposure to colleagues within the Investment Solutions business as well.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance and oversight of applications, including the performance of daily & monthly processes and co-ordinating static and dynamic data requirements
• Investigate & resolve/escalate issues relating to processes, data and/or reporting
• Assist users with queries in relation to daily data and processing queries
• Liaise with colleagues on user/application issues and process improvements that may require fixes or enhancements
• Assist with project implementations and UAT activities
• Participate in Knowledge Management / Governance activities & projects
What you need to have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of experience within the Finance industry, ideally in a funds management environment with exposure to multi-manager structures
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Strong numeracy skills
• Highly organised and ability to prioritise
• Takes pride in attention to detail
• Capacity to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player and knowledge-sharer
About us:
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.
Mercer
Description:
Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Melbourne office:
Senior Business Applications Analyst
What can you expect?
What we offer is a chance to join a company that is not only winning, but is transforming in the most exciting way possible. Our CEO, David Bryant, is dedicated to Mercer Australia being a "people first" culture. This means that great performers are greatly rewarded. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities, financial rewards and we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.
- Voted #1 HR Consulting Company Globally
- Prestigious Melbourne CBD (Docklands)
- Great Package
- Great time to join this global organisation in Growth Phase
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential. We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
- 35 hour working week
- Leadingtraining and development program
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
- Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
- Genuine work life balance
We will count on you to:
Mercer is seeking a Senior Business Applications Analyst to join its Applications team which forms part of the broader Global Investment Implementation Services group. The team supports the Pacific Investments business with a technology platform featuring Milestone Group's pControl and pQuant applications. These applications are used for daily cashflow allocation, asset re-balancing and performance measurement for the Mercer funds in Australia & New Zealand.
This is a new and varied role that will utilise your strong investments administration, organisation and communication skills. The role is ideal for candidates with a strong aptitude for understanding investment operations processes, data flows and business applications.
The role will initially focus on mastering the processes involved in running the technology platforms for the business, as well as supporting the implementation of major projects. It is envisaged that over time the role will offer scope for development opportunities in business analysis, change management and project management. The role offers wide exposure to colleagues within the Investment Solutions business as well.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance and oversight of applications, including the performance of daily & monthly processes and co-ordinating static and dynamic data requirements
• Investigate & resolve/escalate issues relating to processes, data and/or reporting
• Assist users with queries in relation to daily data and processing queries
• Liaise with colleagues on user/application issues and process improvements that may require fixes or enhancements
• Assist with project implementations and UAT activities
• Participate in Knowledge Management / Governance activities & projects
What you need to have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of experience within the Finance industry, ideally in a funds management environment with exposure to multi-manager structures
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
• Strong numeracy skills
• Highly organised and ability to prioritise
• Takes pride in attention to detail
• Capacity to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player and knowledge-sharer
About us:
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.