Trade Finance SME (Business Analyst)

Job Title: Business Analyst (BA) / VP
Location: London; UK (Near Liverpool Street station)
Duration: 12 Months with extension

Join Our Client's Transformation Journey!

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for driving change in the financial services sector? Our client is seeking a talented individual to step into the role of Business Analyst (BA) / VP within their dynamic Transformation and Change Management Group (TCMG).

This is your chance to make a significant impact by enhancing client onboarding processes and shaping Target Operating Models (TOMs) to align with strategic goals.

What You'll Do:

As a Business Analyst, you will be at the forefront of understanding and assessing the evolving needs of the business. Your role will include:

• analysing the impacts of change and translating EMEA regulatory requirements into actionable business requirements.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of current practises, identifying gaps, and defining a desired future state.
• Applying process re-engineering techniques to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies in client onboarding.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology) to gather and document business requirements.
• Facilitating workshops, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring traceability of requirements through to implementation.
• Creating clear and detailed documentation such as Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and process diagrams.
• Supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that delivered features align with documented requirements.
• Presenting at Steering Committees, translating complex data and regulations into clear, actionable insights for senior management.

What You Bring:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A proven track record in designing and implementing Target Operating Models (TOMs).
• Experience with end-to-end client onboarding processes in financial services, including compliance with KYC and AML regulations.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to engage cross-functional teams to support change delivery.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma qualifications to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Resilience under pressure with the capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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