Business Architect

Business Architect

Project Role : Business Architect
Project Role Description : Define opportunities to create tangible business value for the client by leading current state assessments and identifying high level customer requirements, defining the business solutions and structures needed to realize these opportunities, and developing business case to achieve the vision.
Must have skills : Business Requirements Analysis
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Analyst with Project Management exposure to support initiatives within the Wealth Management domain. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing requirements, supporting project delivery, and ensuring solutions align with business and regulatory needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Business Analysis
Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements related to Wealth Management products (Investments, Portfolio Management, Advisory, Risk Profiling, etc.).
Prepare BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, and gap analysis documents.
Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors.
Support UAT planning, test case review, defect triage, and business sign-off.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements.
Project Management Support
Assist in project planning, tracking, and execution across multiple initiatives.
Monitor project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.
Prepare status reports, dashboards, and steering committee presentations.
Support change management and release planning activities.

Professional & Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of Wealth Management operations, including:
Client onboarding & KYC
Portfolio construction & performance reporting
Asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, Alternatives)
Advisory & discretionary services
Work closely with business users to optimize processes and enhance client experience.

Additional Information:
Bachelor s/Master s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field.
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Wealth Management or BFSI.
Hands-on experience with Project Management methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid).
Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint.
Good understanding of SDLC and UAT processes.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Knowledge of regulatory standards (SEBI, MiFID, or equivalent).
Certification such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, CSM is a plus.
Experience working with global stakeholders.