Business Analyst

At Touch by AJ Bell, we’re reshaping the financial services landscape through our innovative app-based investment platform. As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in delivering impactful change by leading complex projects independently. We’re looking for an experienced BA who can confidently take ownership of a large project and drive it forward as the primary BA. Experience in digital transformation is desirable but not mandatory.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

Take ownership of key business analysis initiatives, working collaboratively to ensure project delivery aligns with strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs and define requirements.

Requirement Definition:

Translate complex business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria to support effective solution development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with development teams and third-party vendors to deliver solutions that meet business objectives.

Standards & Practices:

Help define and uphold Business Analysis standards and methodologies within the organization.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, leading significant projects independently and ensuring successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of SDLC with experience in delivering digital change initiatives considered a plus.
• Experience working closely with Product Owners, development teams and other business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements using various techniques.
• Experience of facilitating and managing workshops and meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Familiarity with software concepts such as APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Experience in the financial services industry is desirable.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Additional information

Why Join Us?

At AJ Bell, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. As a Business Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and shape the future of financial services.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

Additional Information

Work Environment: Hybrid working policy, with options to work from either our Manchester or Bristol offices.

Travel Requirements: Travel between offices approximately monthly.