Business Analyst - Operations Change and Transformation

Job Title: Business Analyst - Operations Change and Transformation

Location: Chester

Contract Length: 12 Months

About the Role:

Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services industry, is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their Operations Change and Transformation team within Global Markets. This pivotal role will involve partnering with various business units to support and implement a diverse portfolio of change initiatives driven by business needs, legal, regulatory, compliance, and market requirements.

As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in prioritising and sponsoring initiatives aimed at enhancing the client experience, supporting revenue growth, reducing operating costs, improving processing efficiency, and facilitating the delivery of new products and services. The change portfolio includes both strategic discretionary initiatives and mandated projects that respond to legal and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business partners to identify, analyse, and implement change initiatives.
• Lead impact assessments to evaluate the implications of regulatory and market changes.
• Document clear reporting requirements and oversee the establishment of analysis working groups.
• Engage in industry forums and remain informed about the latest regulatory developments and consultation papers.
• utilise project management experience to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.
• Leverage DAIC and Agile methodologies to enhance project execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in project/change management, preferably within financial services or investment banking.
• Familiarity with structured project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Microsoft Solutions Framework).
• Strong business analysis skills, including knowledge of structured techniques such as Six Sigma.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• In-depth understanding of global markets products, sales/trading, and post-trade processing.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Experience participating in industry forums is advantageous.

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