Senior Analyst - Client Implementation and Data Strategy (Finance)

Company Overview

Arcesium is a global financial technology firm that solves complex data-driven challenges faced by some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions. We constantly innovate our platform and capabilities to meet tomorrow’s challenges, anticipate the risks our clients encounter, and design advanced solutions to help our clients achieve transformational business outcomes.   

Financial technology is a high-growth industry as change and innovation continue to disrupt the status-quo and prompt major transformation. Arcesium is at a particularly interesting time in our own growth as we look to leverage our successfully established market position and expand operations in pursuit of strategic new business opportunities. We value intellectual curiosity, proactive ownership, and collaboration with colleagues, and we empower you to meaningfully contribute from day one and accelerate your professional development.

Position Summary

Arcesium is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Analyst - Client Implementation and Data Strategy (Finance) to join our Client and Partner Development - Forward Deployed Data Strategist (FDDS) team in Lisbon. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end client implementation on the Arcesium platform. The candidate will also work to bridge the gap between Arcesium platform and clients’ business requirements. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, and possess fluency in English to deliver seamless client experiences and drive successful implementations.

What You will do:

• Client implementation on Arcesium Platform:  Perform  end-to-end implementation activities, including data gathering, gap analysis, data transformation, loading, reconciliation and provide parallel support.
• Data Analysis: analyze Balance Sheet and P&L movements, resolve discrepancies with relevant stakeholders and ensure data accuracy.
• Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, clearly articulate service offerings, escalate issues as needed, and drive meaningful, positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with Technology Teams: Partner with tech teams on special projects, creating bespoke report requirements and testing new features/product releases through proper UAT.
• Expand expertise across various Asset Classes: Deepen knowledge on different asset classes, focusing on lifecycle events and accounting practices.
• Process Optimization: Continuously enhance knowledge of the Arcesium platform and work towards refinement of existing processes and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.

What You will need:

• 3 to 7 years of solid  experience in client onboarding / implementations paired with in depth domain knowledge in Fund Accounting OR Middle Office OR Trade Operations OR Treasury.  
• Deep Solid understanding of Trade Operations OR Lifecycle of Asset Classes (including OTC’s & derivatives) OR Settlements & Reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel. Experience with VBA macros or Python is a significant advantage.  
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve reconciliation breaks between counterparties or admin.
• Strong analytical & critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of handing complex projects, stakeholder and project management will be added advantage.
• Strong people skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and take on additional operational tasks.
• Willingness to work in a very dynamic environment and meet tight timeline.
• Fluency in English.
• Have a valid work permit to work in the country.

Arcesium and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. Note that for us, this is more than just a legal boilerplate. We are genuinely committed to these principles, which form an important part of our corporate culture, and are eager to hear from extraordinarily well qualified individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.