Senior Functional Analyst - Technology

Technologies we use

Expected

• PMPlus
• Paxus
• 3Cats
• Jira
• Git
• CI/CD
• Agile/Scrum

Optional

• Confluence
• SQL
• C#
• Python
• Cloud platforms
• DevOps
• Infrastructure-as-code

Your responsibilities

• Software Implementation (ManCo – Luxembourg)
• Lead end-to-end functional analysis for the implementation of PMPlus software supporting ManCo activities in Luxembourg, translating business requirements into detailed solution designs
• Author and maintain comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and system configuration guides, while reviewing team outputs for quality and consistency
• Design and deliver training materials, user guides, and knowledge-transfer sessions to drive end-user adoption and self-sufficiency
• Coordinate UAT testing end-to-end, encompassing test strategy definition, script development, scenario design, Issue Log tracking, and go/no-go recommendations to stakeholders
• Plan and execute data migration activities, coordinating closely with technical teams and business owners to ensure data integrity and minimal operational disruption
• Define and implement the post-go-live Support operating model, including SLAs, escalation paths, and continuous-improvement processes
• Assume full application ownership, acting as the escalation point for production issues and driving resolution within agreed service levels
• Supporting Various Hedge & ManCo Applications
• Maintain project hygiene through rigorous Jira governance, Project Tracker updates, and regular status reporting to stakeholders
• Conduct requirements gathering and produce specifications that ensure alignment with business priorities and strategic roadmaps
• Provide Level 2 application support for Hedge Fund platforms (Paxus, 3Cats, and others), triaging issues and coordinating fixes with development teams
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Mentor and guide analysts and developers, setting expectations around priorities, quality standards, and professional development
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Technology and Business stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management
• Drive decision-making by synthesising options, trade-offs, and recommendations for senior management, ensuring timely resolution of blockers
• Own the project management of Functional Analysis workstreams, including planning, scheduling, risk identification and mitigation, and delivery reporting against milestones
• Technical Background & Development Lifecycle
• Critically assess technical designs and challenge proposed solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives, scalability requirements, and long-term maintainability
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of modern development practices, including Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and release management processes
• Apply understanding of system architecture concepts (APIs, integrations, databases, and data flows) to engage meaningfully with developers and architects during design and review sessions
• Write and review technical documentation such as functional specifications, data mapping documents, and integration design documents to a high standard of clarity and completeness
• Participate actively in technical discussions, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and code-review walkthroughs, bridging business context with engineering execution
• Leverage awareness of testing methodologies (unit, integration, regression, UAT) to define test strategies that ensure quality at each stage of delivery

Our requirements

• 5- 10 years’ experience in a functional analysis role, with demonstrated progression into leadership or senior advisory positions
• Proven track record of delivering successful software implementation projects within financial services or fund administration environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior management and board-level directors
• Strong project management skills with hands-on experience owning delivery timelines, budgets, and resource planning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil complex requirements into clear, actionable specifications
• Experience providing application support (Level 2/3) and managing automation, system integration, or platform migration projects
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling presentations and executive-level reports
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment with tenacity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to deliver effective, persuasive presentations on complex topics to senior and cross-functional audiences

Optional

• Experience in Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, or ManCo operations within an asset-servicing or fund-administration context
• Professional project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with Paxus or similar fund administration platforms
• Familiarity with collaboration and workflow tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms
• Exposure to SQL, data analysis tools, or development languages (C#, Python) sufficient to engage in technical conversations and review outputs
• Understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps tooling, or infrastructure-as-code concepts and their application in regulated environments
• Prior consulting experience (e.g., Big 4, boutique advisory, or technology consultancy) with exposure to financial services transformation programmes

What we offer

• Zdrowie pracowników jest dla nas ważne – otrzymasz możliwość dofinansowania do prywatnej opieki medycznej dla Ciebie i Twoich bliskich.
• Dbamy o zdrowy tryb życia i aktywność sportową – otrzymasz możliwość dofinansowania do karty Multisport.
• Jeżeli tak jak my cenisz sobie work-life balance, to zapewne ucieszy Cię, że umożliwiamy elastyczne godziny pracy.
• Ważne jest dla Ciebie bezpieczeństwo? Otrzymasz możliwość wykupienia dodatkowego ubezpieczenia na życie.
• Ponieważ chcemy wspierać Twój rozwój, umożliwimy Ci dołączenie na bezpłatne lekcje z języka angielskiego lub niemieckiego.
• Gwarantujemy stabilność zatrudnienia: umowa o pracę z firmą działającą globalnie, o ugruntowanej pozycji na rynku.
• Ponieważ najważniejszy jest dla nas Twój rozwój zawodowy, zapewnimy szkolenia wewnętrzne, a także dofinansowanie do szkoleń zewnętrznych lub studiów podyplomowych, a także jasną ścieżka kariery Vistra.
• Mając na uwadze Twoją wygodę oraz oszczędność czasu, nasze nowoczesne biuro jest zlokalizowane w centrum miasta.
• Jesteśmy świadomi ekologicznie: adoptujemy pszczoły, zachęcamy pracowników do przyjeżdżania rowerem (mamy rowerowy parking!), a nasz budynek jest eco-friendly.

Benefits

• nowoczesne biuro
• dofinansowanie do szkoleń
• szkolenia wewnętrzne
• bezpłatne kursy językowe (angielski, niemiecki, polski)
• preferencyjne warunki ubezpieczenia na życie
• owocowe poniedziałki
• inicjatywy CSR
• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• employee referral program

Vistra Poland

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Java Developer. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Poland and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Commercial & Product Department and its growth.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a leader within a highly successful global payroll services business? Are you an innovative and experienced developer?  Are you looking to take your career to the next level with your expert knowledge and experience and drive success through our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity and Community? Do you have a strong work ethic, global mindset and the desire to help build a great culture?

iiPay, winners of the Global Payroll Supplier of the Year award 2020 is a high growth, innovative company, based in US, Europe and Singapore recognized for delivering an outstanding customer experience and service levels. Our payroll managed service is underpinned by our market leading global payroll management system delivering a unique client experience and value-added services.

iiPay has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated Developer who wants to be part of this rapidly expanding business, providing expertise to develop new systems and to extend the capabilities of our current platforms to our goal of ‘Paying the Planet’.

All our roles can be performed remotely with occasional visits to the office as requested by your manager. Where we have office locations, our team members are welcome to work: remotely, on a hybrid basis or fully office based as they wish.

This is how we work