Business Analyst, Associate Director (London)
The purpose of this role is to conduct analysis, testing, and coordinate allocated projects within the project portfolio.
Working as part of a focused cross-functional Agile delivery team, there may be a requirement to cover duties for Product Managers/Owners and, in some cases, take on elements of the Product Owner role more permanently.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as an ambassador for Business Analysis across the organization, promoting understanding of the BA role.
* Demonstrate lateral leadership to enable the team to reach common goals.
* Be accountable for your own work delivery and facilitate that of others.
* Ensure analysis is conducted according to approved processes, quality standards, and industry best practices.
* Foster a shared identity and culture within Business Analysis.
* Identify and proactively develop knowledge and skills based on strategic roadmaps and assigned work.
* Deliver KPI reports and support the creation and monitoring of new KPIs.
* Manage projects following agreed processes, encouraging others to do the same.
* Follow and suggest improvements to product development and Agile methodologies, promoting adoption across the business.
* Utilize customer and market insights to inform initiatives and provide constructive input.
* Serve as an escalation point for project issues.
* Document business requirements and produce high-quality technical documentation.
* Lead the creation of Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria collaboratively.
* Critically assess stakeholder information, challenge where appropriate, and contribute to Business Cases.
* Support troubleshooting and support others effectively.
* Maintain a results-oriented mindset, focusing on revenues and costs, and seek optimization opportunities.
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge required includes, but is not limited to:
* Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN), UML, SQL Server
* Industry messaging protocols: FiX, ISO15022, ISO20022, XML, JSON, CSV
* Microsoft Office suite, Agile software development lifecycle, Behavior Driven Development, Gherkin syntax
Business Knowledge
Knowledge areas include:
* Funds distribution roles and actors
* Fund management processes and lifecycle
* Financial products and regulation roles
* Market practices, project management, and analysis techniques
* Certifications like BCS Business Analysis Diploma and CISI Investment Operations Certificate are preferred
Domain expertise should reflect current and future market needs aligned with corporate strategy.
The required knowledge level is high across all areas, with detailed expertise in one or more.
Person Specification
* Communication: Effective updates, adaptable approach, constructive feedback.
* Conduct: Tactfulness, alignment with company values.
* Teamwork: Supportive, trusted adviser, conflict awareness.
* Leadership: Improving team function through feedback and empowerment.
* Management: Adaptive management style, process understanding.
* Knowledge: High-level and detailed expertise in relevant areas.
* Delivery and Impact: Manage risks, lead complex initiatives, attention to detail.
* Problem Solving: Resolve technical and business issues for measurable benefits.
* Organization: Clear articulation of needs.
* Ownership: Responsible for own deliverables with limited guidance.
* Planning: Goal-oriented, risk-aware, consensus builder.
* Influence: Sought after for guidance, coaching others.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Recruitment, promotion, and rewards are capability-based, regardless of protected characteristics. Please inform us if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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