Business Analyst - Financial Services

Our client, a globally recognised change and transformation consultancy firm and leading player in financial services, is expanding rapidly as a renowned international brand. Having been selected as the preferred partner by some of the most prestigious banking institutions, the company specialises in strategy, technology, digital, and innovation to drive change in financial services.

As a part of the team, you will be working alongside experienced professionals who share their extensive knowledge of financial services and strive to achieve excellence in their work. With a team size of over 300 and a significant revenue stream, the company is poised for continued growth and success.

The ideal candidate should have a background in financial services and at least 4 to 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst. If you have previous consulting experience, it would be a major advantage.

In your role as a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality work to clients within the banking sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of Business Analysts
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of technology solutions to support business initiatives
• Collaborate with IT development teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of solutions
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to provide recommendations for new solutions
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide solutions
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of business requirements, functional and technical specifications
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status and timelines effectively
• Provide support and troubleshoot issues as they arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a Business Analyst role, with a focus on fintech and financial services
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial systems and technologies is a plus

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