Strategic Business Consultant

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom AJ Bell Management Limited Full time

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in the Financial Services sector, focused on platform technology development. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of business processes in financial services, strong analytical skills, and proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements. This role requires expertise in stakeholder management, budgeting, procurement, and a comprehensive knowledge of agile practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and engage key stakeholders to understand business objectives and requirements.
  • Document and analyse business needs, processes, and requirements, translating them into clear and comprehensive user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Align business requirements with strategic objectives, ensuring they meet organisational goals.
  • Facilitate effective communication between business units and development teams, ensuring all parties have a shared understanding of requirements and priorities.
  • Provide insights on budgeting and costing implications of proposed solutions, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Assess the business impact versus operational impact of proposed changes, considering implications on existing processes and systems.
  • Work with the in-house procurement team to ensure 3rd parties and vendors align with business needs and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with in-house development teams, ensuring a smooth transition from requirements to implementation, adhering to Agile practices, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Evaluate and introduce new services and technologies that enhance platform capabilities and meet evolving business requirements.
  • Leverage a strong background in the financial sector to provide subject matter expertise and insight into industry best practices.

About the Role:

  • Proven experience/degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services or equivalent sector, with a proven track record of successful project deliveries.
  • Strong understanding of Agile practices, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in business process modelling and requirements documentation tools (e.g., BPMN, Confluence, JIRA, Git-lab).
  • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, procurement, and budgeting within a technology-driven environment.

What We Offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays.
  • Casual dress code.
  • Discretionary bi-annual bonus.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Buy as you earn share scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one.
  • Bike loan.
  • Season ticket loan portal.
  • Discounted PMI and Dental.
  • Free gym.
  • Free social events and more.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.



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