Functional Analyst

In our team we take care of the entire securities processing value chain (brokerage, settlement, processing of corporate actions,…), for our clients as well as professional external clients (other financial institutions, wealth managers, fund managers). We welcome you in a broad, varying & fascinating domain that encompasses the whole lifecycle of securities ranging from product development & sales over processing to client support, supported by risk, network management,…

Our service has been growing its client base and expanding its services over the last few years. We are known for our quality and expertise – being the reference in securities services - and we are continuously following up on innovations and trends in the market to stay in the game with our competitors. We offer a full platform solution (Business Process Outsourcing) for other financial institutions in Belgium, taking over their operations so they can focus on their clients. As a functional analyst you play a crucial role in ensuring that software systems meet the needs and expectations of our business users. You bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, and contribute to the successful delivery of IT-projects.

How will your day look like? 

  • You create the concept and manage the planning for preliminary analysis and design phase
  • You perform the functional analysis of information systems and draw up the functional design after the prestudy
  • You support changes and enhancements from development through production
  • You recommend and implement system enhancements
  • You develop new program requirements and specifications to support specific customer needs
  •  You support system upgrades and resolve problems with current systems
  • You analyse service requests to determine feasibility, technological changes, resource requirements and project time estimates
  • Gather and analyses business requirements from stakeholders
  • Document the functional requirements and create detailed specifications
  • Collaborate with technical colleagues and other team members to ensure the requirements are understood and implemented correctly
  • Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments to evaluate the potential solutions
  • Participate in system testing and quality assurance activities
  • Provide support and guidance to end-users during the implementation and post-implementation phases
  •  You will be a team member of one of our 7 development teams. Your focus will be on the subdomain covered by your team though we encourage cross-teamwork either.

How can you convince us?

  • You have strong communication and social skills. Speaking English and Dutch is not an issue
  • You are flexible to new environments and circumstances, and are able to take the team in the same mindset
  • You are enthusiastic and entrepreneurial. You love challenges and are eager to think in solutions i.o. issues
  • You have a strong mind of ownership and take responsibility for things from the team
  • Experience in documenting functional requirements and creating specifications, familiar with relevant tools and technologies used in functional analysis
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies and processes
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • You are able to work independently and can manage doing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • You have affinity with securities or would like to get acquainted and are motivated to broaden your knowledge
  • You are experienced with agile methodologies
  • You are familiar with IT security, software development and data

Our offer

  • a personalized salary package: we know that everyone has different needs, so you have the chance to supplement your salary with benefits that you need most today. a car, extra insurances, a leased bike,... the choice is yours thanks to our flex income plan!
  • personal guidance: we believe in the power of human connections, so we'll assign you a dedicated talent manager who will always have your back. whether you need support during challenging projects or just a friendly ear to listen, your talent manager is here for you. 
  • career planning and professional development: our learning and development team is here to help you create your dream career. think of them as your fairy godparents - but with less bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
  • team events: a team that plays together, stays together. from an after work drink to a quiz night, we'll make sure you feel like part of the family.
  • we care, we grow, we recognize: we invest in these 3 pillars in order to build a sustainable career for you. we have lots of initiatives in place to help you stay healthy and happy so that you can take on every challenge that comes your way and feel appreciated. 
  • challenging projects and an entrepreneurial culture: get ready to flex your muscles on some seriously impressive projects. it's like the olympics, but without the lycra.
  • learning from peers: as a technical expert, you will be part of our chapters: vibrant communities filled with colleagues who are passionate about a particular area of expertise. our chapters are all about promoting learning within your area of expertise - in a fun and informal way!

 

are you a freelancer? we also thought of you!

  • we offer a self billing tool and pay your invoices on time and correctly (30 days).
  • the team of recruiters, account managers and chapter lead is involved in your career and monitors it closely.
  • towards the end of your project, we proactively look for your next challenge and provide the necessary guidance.