Senior Systems Analyst

Reports to the Systems Manager – Technology Markets

The purpose of this role is to assist in the design and implementation of one of our core systems (vPoint) including processes and reporting systems, to enable the team to expand service offering throughout the Group.

This is a hybrid position that will see you working from the Jersey office a minimum of three days per week.

Key responsibilities:

Business as usual

Interpret accounting and administration requirements, design and implement solutions to requirements and configuration of the systems to meet the demands of our clients

Complete complex Service Requests and Incidents raised via the support desk (Ivanti) or enhancements raised through other means, including projects and keeping client teams appraised of progress

Monitor and review service delivery in a timely manner, keeping client teams appraised of progress

Review the work undertaken by more junior members of the team, and peers, to ensure quality and consistency in delivery and approach

Application and report testing (System Integration Testing) and reconciliation activities in line with testing strategy, providing relevant evidence and documentation

Document changes to system and process, incorporate training materials and design test cases to support the evidence that accompany the change

Communicate clearly with other members of the team and members of the client facing teams, both verbally and in writing, when gathering or explaining requirements and provide resolutions etc.

Consideration of scalable solutions, and to maintaining a core configuration, with continual group improvements

Give consideration of development needs for junior team members from findings on reviews and work with their line manager to agree a training plan

Project

Support with the development, testing and implementation of system enhancements and defect resolution in conjunction with the business lead, technical lead and project manager

Play internal part in the end to end process surrounding a project, from gathering and documenting requirements, developing solutions, testing, deployment and closure documentation including accompanying user guides

Gather requirements for reports, working with the reporting and data team, contractors, or independently to develop reports, with a consideration for opportunities to create a core (group-wide) solution which can be rolled out to service multiple clients

Collaborate with various departments to deliver a solution which benefits the business and meets the needs of the group

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

Previous working experience with vPoint (Viewpoint) is essential

Strong technical financial services industry knowledge. An accountancy background would be preferred as would prior business experience in private equity or real assets

Part or fully qualified in a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, ICSA or relevant IT qualification)

Advanced PC skills notably MS Office suite (MS Word and MS Excel) as well as a familiarity with programming languages such as Transact-SQL and Visual Studio

Project management experience

Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

General problem solving and methodical approach

Genuine interest in technology and systems

Strong A Level or Degree qualifications

Who are we?

Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.

We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme plus management incentive programme

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance, including eye care

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)

Worldwide travel insurance

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum

Regular social events

Health and wellbeing programmes

Significant investment into your personal and professional development

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.