Business Analyst - SMBC1JP

Transactional Monitoring Business Analyst (BA) - 6 Months Scope for extension

Location: 100 Liverpool Street, London

Hybrid 2-3 days in the office

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a skilled Business Analyst (BA) to join their dynamic team for a fixed term of 6 months. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in understanding and assessing the changing needs of the business, ensuring effective communication between relevant groups and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• analyse impacts of change and document requirements to initiate those changes.
• Translate EMEA regulatory requirements into actionable business requirements for regulatory-driven projects.
• Identify areas of impact on the target operating model and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
• Communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to gain consensus on solutions.
• Present complex data clearly to senior management at SteerCos, aiding informed decision-making.
• Track and analyse relevant regulatory communications to document practical implications for systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to assess current practises and recommend optimal approaches to change.
• utilise data modelling and analytical practises to propose strategic and operational improvements.
• Ensure proper governance and documentation of changes, maintaining a clear traceability matrix.
• Support QA, testing, and delivery of changes, resolving issues as they arise.
• Oversee and report on the evaluation of change impacts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to degree level, with professional BA qualifications desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and build strong relationships.
• Knowledge of front-to-back office business processes within financial services.
• Experience delivering projects in a regulatory environment affecting banking systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to translate complex information.
• Demonstrated flexibility to navigate between high-level strategy and detailed tactical tasks.
• Resilience under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in gap analysis, workflow production, and high-quality business requirements documentation.

Specialist Skills:

• Expertise in banking products and regulatory analysis.
• Strong understanding of Financial Crime Prevention controls and transformation programmes.
• Experience in operating model design and transformation is advantageous.
• Familiarity with sanctions data quality controls is a plus.

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