The primary objective of this role is to perform analysis, conduct testing, and manage assigned projects within the overall portfolio. As a member of a dedicated, cross-functional Agile delivery team, there may be instances where you’ll be expected to step in for Product Managers/Owners temporarily, and on occasion, take on responsibilities typically associated with the Product Owner role for an extended period. Key Responsibilities - Serves as a champion for Business Analysis within the organization, fostering a deeper understanding of the Business Analyst role. - Exhibits lateral leadership to guide the team toward achieving shared objectives. - Responsible for the successful delivery of personal tasks and enabling the completion of others' work. - Ensures that analysis follows the established process, maintaining the necessary quality standards and aligning with industry best practices. - Promotes a unified sense of identity and culture within the Business Analysis team. - Identifies opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, aligning them with the strategic roadmap and specific project assignments. - Provides KPI reports and other related information to management upon request, offering valuable input in the creation and tracking of new KPIs. - Manages projects in line with established project and product development protocols, offering support to others in doing the same. - Recommends improvements to structured product development and Agile methodologies, advocating for broader adoption. - Leverages experience with customer-driven initiatives based on needs, insights, and market testing, contributing valuable input to assigned tasks. - Acts as the point of contact for escalating project-related issues. - Documents business requirements and prepares other business-technical documents with high attention to detail and quality. - Takes a leading role in defining Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria for assigned projects, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive approach. - Analyzes stakeholder-supplied information critically, offering constructive feedback when needed. - Contributes to the creation of Business Cases, verifying the accuracy of source materials and challenging inputs as necessary. - Troubleshoots issues and provides support for troubleshooting efforts, ensuring effectiveness. - Maintains a commercially-driven, results-focused mindset, always looking for ways to optimize projects for the highest return on investment Technical Knowledge - Industry messaging protocols such as FiX, ISO15022, ISO20022, XML, JSON, CSV - Business Process Modeling Notation - UML - Data modeling - SDLC within an Agile environment - BDD and use of Gherkin syntax - Microsoft Office Suite - Enterprise Architect - Salesforce - SQL Server Business Knowledge - Key roles and stakeholders in the distribution process and functions within an organization and its wider ecosystem - Processes throughout the lifecycle of products - Different types of financial products and regulatory framework and the role of the regulator - Market practices and trends - CISI Investment Operations Certificate - Project and problem management methodologies and techniques - Business analysis methodologies and techniques - BCS Business Analysis Diploma A high level of knowledge is expected across all areas within the remit including detailed knowledge in specific areas based on the assigned projects