Senior Business Systems Analyst
Description
Position: Senior Business Systems Analyst
Location: Hong Kong
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What’s it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to support and enhance a diverse portfolio of in-house and 3rd party business applications, including ERPs, web portals, and other bespoke strategic platforms.
This role combines application support, business analysis, incident management, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with business users, technology teams, project managers, and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement of critical business systems.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical professional who can independently manage complex issues, lead investigations, drive solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to both business and technology partners.
What You Bring
In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, Application Support Analyst, or similar role.
- Experience supporting enterprise business applications in a production environment.
- Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business requirements.
- Experience participating in technology projects, system implementations, and application enhancements in an Agile (SCRUM) setting.
- Experience managing complex incidents and performing root cause analysis.
Technical Skills
- Strong Excel/VBA and data analysis capabilities.
- Experience with ERP, financial, or operational business systems.
- Experience with software testing, UAT coordination, and defect management.
- Understanding of system integrations, APIs, and data flows.
- Experience with Power BI/Power Automate or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and leadership qualities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Power BI.
- Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and IT service management practices.
- Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.
- Previous mentoring or leadership experience within a Business Analysis or Application Support function.
- Understanding of operational support models, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Savings or pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Sports clubs and social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
“Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.”