Business Analyst Job in London

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Business Analyst Job in London

Job Description
Job title: Business Analyst

Location Remote/UK Wide (Base office in Manchester, no expectation to attend)

Contract length 6-12 months (workload dependent)

Pay rate: £450-£500 per day, inside IR35

Our client is a well know UK Bank providing high street and internet banking, current accounts, mortgages, savings accounts, credit cards and loans.

Job purpose

To ensure that project implementation is guided by a shrewd and effective interpretation of what the business wants. Assess the implications of a given change, offer workable solutions and lead the engagement of a wide stakeholder population. Coach & Train other BAs on key skills/knowledge areas..

Key accountabilities:

Project Delivery
* Create BA work packages / deliverables across project multiple streams
* Produce BA deliverables in line with BCM standards & best practice (including traceability)
* Creation of a TOR (Terms of Reference = BA & Project Contract) – ensuring BA deliverables are documented and dates appropriate with project scale
* Complete governance reviews of the overall project deliverables matched with the BA output to ensure processes / procedures are applied
* Record, manage and escalation of risks as appropriate
* Attendance and effective participation in relevant foras / committees
* Build effective relationships with the Business / Project
* Support consultancy for 'new' project ideas providing requirements to support scoping and effort
* The role holder will be given business analysis delivery responsibility for a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects and will be expected to make key design decisions in line with agreed design governance frameworks
* The role holder will work in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle framework and will ensure decisions are made according to agreed principles.
* The role holder will adhere to the agreed rules for decision making (e.g., specific limits for expenses will be set across the company).
* Typically, the role holder will have responsibility for business analysis activity on a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects with:
* Total project budget(s) up to £5m
* Project team(s) circa 10FTE – role holder may be required to task manage up to 2 other Business Analysts
* Low / Medium complexity
* Typically, operational, or tactical changes

Technical Capabilities:
* Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant business qualification or equivalent experience
* A Business Analysis qualification is preferred
* Proven experience of business analysis within financial services
* Substantial understanding of the company's products and business strategy and the associated processes
* Experience of leading business analyst teams of up to 2, and potentially larger cross functional teams, by way of matrix management
* Good coaching skills

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
* Evidence of process mapping ideally aligned with BPMN standards
* Proven ability to demonstrate skills for: requirements gathering, solution design, workshop facilitation and managing risks
* Ability to train & coaching others on the aspects of Business analysis
* Experience of banking operations and processes
* Knowledge of UK retail Banking &/or financial services
* Strong member/customer focus and ability to promote this same focus and culture across the wider team
* Strong focus on initiating and leading continuous improvement
* The role holder will be required to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders at peer level and above, typically up to Function Leader level
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure full engagement in the business analysis and business requirements gathering process, resolving conflict where required.
* Good working relationships are also required with other central functions

PLEASE NOTE – If you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we will have your CV and contact information on file should something more suitable to your skills and experience come about

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Location: London
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: London
County: London
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £450 – £500/day
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