AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with M&G to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a number of Senior Business Analyst-Financial Controls based in London/Edinburgh. It is an initial 6-month contract with a hybrid work model. At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: The purpose of this role is to support and as needed lead on designated areas of analysis in the project team in the role of a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for the successful delivery of key analytical deliverables such as the analysis needed for a business case, the business and technical requirements specifications, change management and the testing alignment needed to deliver on the relevant Regulatory Reporting objectives. Key Responsibilities for this role: Providing leadership to the BAs on the programme, assisting with work allocation, quality assurance and being the first point of call for escalations regarding the analysis work components. Supporting the development of a business case and associated operating model for a project/programme or portfolio. Supporting the Project/Programme Manager in defining the benefits definition and associated realisation management. Producing requirements (including epics and user stories), analysis documents, run workshops, define or record business process, prototyping scenarios, data analysis, task and workflow analysis. Critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. Proactively communicating and collaborating with external and internal parties to analyse information needs, functional requirements, existing capabilities and feasibility, with the objective of delivering a clear implementation framework. Be a self-starter who can work independently and with users to define concepts and under direction of the project /programme manager. Driving and challenging project team members on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans. Leveraging strong analytical skills required to gain a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into applicable operational requirements. Collaborating with implementation teams and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs. Ensuring that technology build is completed to specifications, and drives testing of system elements of the operating model. Compiling key external facing documents such as Service Level Agreements and work with the external managers to manage and review 3rd party analysis deliverables, focusing on quality and relevance to the project. What we require from the candidate: Highly experienced BA with a proven track record in successful delivery Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills. Asset management or Investment Banking experience is highly desirable. Transformation and project delivery experience Strong process and control framework documentation capability will be required A background in Regulatory Projects would be strongly considered Any prior SME knowledge and experience in Financial Crime Compliance from a BAU or Project role would also be viewed favourably but not essential. Next steps We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.