Senior Business Analyst / SME

Title- Senior Business Analyst / SME Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in NYC, NY Contract Duration: 12+ months Locals only, with well-developed LinkedIn's 8+ for Sr tech NA and ~12 years for SME . Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Subject Matter Expert (SME ) with deep expertise in compliance systems and processes within the Asset Management industry. Candidates should have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Key Focus Areas: •Code of Ethics systems and workflows •Financial Crimes / AML / KYC processes •Regulatory Reporting (SEC, Client, etc.) •Control Room Operations Responsibilities: •Collaborate with business stakeholders, compliance teams, and technology partners to gather, analyze, and document business requirements •Act as a liaison between Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure accurate implementation of compliance workflows and systems •Support system design, data flow mapping, and control implementations across compliance functions •Provide SME -level insight into compliance requirements within asset management, particularly across alternative investments •Assist with UAT, testing strategies, and post-implementation validation •Ensure alignment of compliance processes with evolving regulatory standards Required Qualifications: •7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or SME within compliance in the financial services or asset management industry •Proven expertise in one or more areas: Code of Ethics, KYC/AML, Regulatory Reporting, Control Room operations •Experience working in Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, or Private Equity (preferred) •Strong knowledge of compliance systems and ability to work with technology teams on system enhancements •Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills