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Inviting applications for the role for Clearing and Settlement - Manager
In this role you will be responsible to provide a single point end to end accountability for the project oversight, reporting to project management team, establish working relationship with technology partners etc.
Location – Glasgow (United Kingdom)
Job Brief
We are seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager – Settlements SME to join our team in the clearing and settlement domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial services operations.
Role and Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile Practices: Lead the implementation of Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban within the clearing and settlement teams.
Understanding the Domain: Cross team collaboration
Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including customers, developers, product managers, and product owners.
Team Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams to ensure high performance without compromising on quality.
Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 9 years of experience in business analysis within financial services. Prior experience with clearing and settlement processes.
Agile Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or similar certification is required.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or other project management software.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to think innovatively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to lead teams effectively while fostering a collaborative environment