Job Description
Senior Business Analyst
Location: Northampton, England (hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in delivering innovative technology solutions to meet business needs. This role is pivotal for the successful implementation of projects, ensuring that they are delivered cost-effectively and in alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the gathering of business requirements and support the design of solutions, either by leading analysis for small projects or managing a workstream on larger programs.
* Think creatively to support the efficient delivery of requirements, providing well-considered recommendations.
* Collaborate with project teams to deliver on an agreed roadmap, ensuring accurate estimation of delivery timelines in alignment with overall project goals.
* Adhere to governance processes, ensuring proper sign-offs and alignment with broader strategic objectives.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership:
* Engage with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project, ensuring their needs are understood and met effectively.
* Establish clear communication with users, clients, management, and developers, facilitating the smooth flow of information regarding project requirements, requested changes, and testing results.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving:
* Use strong judgment to provide sound advice to management and developers, ensuring that decisions support project viability.
* Assess situations, gather input from stakeholders, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Risk & Control:
* Ensure all activities and responsibilities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, promoting risk management across the organization.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
* 5+ years experience within a business analyst role, preferably with experience at a senior/lead/principle level.
* Strong analysis skills with the ability to process data from multiple sources and present actionable insights and recommendations.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders effectively.
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodology, along with lifecycle management expertise.
* Familiarity with data transfer technologies, APIs, and Cloud-based applications.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
* Knowledge of SQL.
* An understanding of financial regulations and interest in the banking sector.
* Experience with payment technologies and a strong understanding of the payments industry.
If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to work across teams to drive project success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dynamic and forward-thinking environment as a Senior Business Analyst where your expertise will be integral to the delivery of innovative technology solutions.
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