Business Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst in Delaware, OH.

Responsibilities: * Daily price capture & validation of all investment types * Analyze asset valuation movements on a daily basis * Business Analyst will review price confirmation to ensure validated prices are published accurately * Analyze price movements against market expectations * Complete all daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required accurately and to deadline * Resolve client queries * Understand the effect that changes in prices and other data elements have on the market value of an account and be sensitive to these changes * Investigation of pricing inquiries from business partners * Communication with vendors, as needed * Other tasks/projects related to vendor pricing data as assigned by manager * Identifying control gaps and quality deficiencies and look to implement tactical and strategic solutions to prevent re-occurrence * As a Business Analyst, you will support audit requests through evidence retrieval and review of pricing activities * Provide regular updates on projects and metrics to Senior Management* Bachelor's degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field * 1-3 years of industry experience * Knowledge of financial instruments and desire to learn new instruments and financial techniques * Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking and stock markets and fixed income products * Moderate to advanced knowledge of Bloomberg terminals and products * Pricing vendor knowledge, i.e.

Pricing Direct, Bloomberg, Reuters * Strong analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail * Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work in a team and work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines * Ability to trouble shoot exceptions/issues quickly to avoid market exposure * Ability to use creative thinking to identify solutions for complex processes and/or issues * Ability to work in deadline oriented and controlled environment * Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing business and technology needs * The role holder will be required to operate flexible working hours to cover early starts and/or late finishes as demanded by the business