Job Title: Business Analyst
Job Description
The team that we are currently supporting works to manage IT risks, address cyber threats, and meet regulatory expectations. We also collaborate with Investment Banking to manage strategic relationships with the technology community.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with business units, technology teams, and architects to understand objectives, elicit requirements, and drive consensus on project scope.
* Conduct detailed analysis of business processes, workflows, and technical requirements. Translate complex concepts into clear, concise documentation.
* Partner with divisional architects, solution designers, and technical staff to ensure that solutions align with business strategy, architecture principles, and industry best practices.
* Support the creation and evolution of roadmaps, capability models, and architectural blueprints.
* Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce risk.
* Analyze key performance metrics and present insights to stakeholders to support decision-making.
* Produce high-quality documentation, including business requirements, user stories, use cases, process flows, and presentations for senior leadership.
* Support change management initiatives related to the adoption of new tools, processes, or standards.
* Ensure alignment with internal governance, technology standards, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Skills
* Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory landscape, and technology trends.
* Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, system design, and technical concepts.
* Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
* Ability to break down complex problems and drive toward simple, effective solutions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across business and technology teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a financial services or technology environment.
* Experience working in Enterprise Architecture or Technology Strategy functions is a strong plus.
* Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and data analysis tools like Excel or Power BI.
* Knowledge of industry frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman is advantageous.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in an Agile delivery environment.
Why Work Here?
Opportunity to work for one of the world's largest global financial services firms providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. Long-term contract opportunity with potential for growth and development.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tools. You will work with a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our team values work-life balance and provides a supportive atmosphere for continuous learning and professional growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Location: Glasgow, UK
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