Business Analyst
Our client is one of the UK's largest Investment Fund Managers offering a full range of solutions such as ISA’s, SIPP, Investment Fund, Share Dealing and Wealth Management services. They are currently looking for a Business Analyst on a contract basis to work within the UK Business Technology and Investment Services area with a focus on their Wrap Platform strategy.
The role requires a skill set that encompasses the full spectrum of business analyst activities through the project life cycle. We are looking for candidates who have knowledge and experience of Investment Platforms and Wrappers and Web and eCommerce projects experience.
This role is both business and technology facing and will require excellent relationship management and communication skills to ensure a superior service to stakeholders and technology partners is maintained.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Capture, clarify and document business requirements through a range of analysis techniques
- Analyse and translate business requirements into systems requirements documents and system design specifications
- Facilitate business technology workshops for stakeholders of all levels
- Writing procedures for retail investment products
- Produce and review relevant project documentation
- Review test scripts for system acceptance
- Liaise with the off-shore delivery team and provide clear communication of functional and non-functional requirements
- Liaise with third party partners and suppliers
- Provide timely and accurate status updates to the Project Manager
- Monitor current business/system analysis working practices and take initiative to advise follow-through on suitable pragmatic continuous improvements
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills:
- Detailed knowledge of Investment Platforms and Wrappers
- Business Analysis experience including project management and execution methodologies
- Web and eCommerce projects experience
- Good understanding of data and data modelling to assist with systems integration planning
- Business Analysis qualification (e.g. ISEB) or equivalent
- Excellent requirements analysis and consultative skills, with a logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to operate effectively with limited oversight
- Ability to work in a demanding and fast paced environment with speed and discipline
- Confident working with senior management across multiple business areas
- Ability to review proposed solutions and make recommendations
Given the nature of the role you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a “passion for the detail”. You will need to demonstrate the ability to deliver informative and well organised presentations
This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in an exciting strategic programme. Please send your details in confidence to Graham Nyman graham.nyman@nymanrecourcing.com with your current daily rate along with a cover letter outlining why you believe you are suitable for this role.
Please only apply if you have a valid EU work permit and have recent UK work experience.
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