Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst/ UAT Coordinator

6 months initial contract (multiple extensions)
£650 per day via umbrella
London based, hybrid

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to work closely with the COO, as part of a Global Investment Bank’s Operations Function. The Operations department works in partnership with the multiple business lines in Front Office, providing pre/post trade support for transactions executed in the primary and secondary markets for Fixed Income, Equities, Structured, Financing and Derivative markets.
Operations plays a key role in delivering an optimal, full-spectrum service for all clients supporting functions including Middle Office, Collateral Management, Client On-boarding, Reference data management, Settlements, Cash Management, Asset Servicing and Control. This requires members of staff to develop a wide range of understanding of the businesses and an appreciation of the end-to-end processes supporting the life-cycle of a transaction.
In addition to core responsibilities, Operations support new business proposals, regulatory change and general initiatives to improve the way the department operates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for co-ordinating Markets Operations user acceptance testing as part of wider programme of change.
  • Testing is focused on front to back flows with focus on Operations sign off so will require liaison with FO, Finance, IT testing and Continental Ops teams on access, issues and progress.
• Ensure Operations participation in testing is well understood by the BAU team leads and organised so we can manage this alongside BAU
• Where appropriate, carry out analysis to better understand current state / requirements for future state
• Work closely with the Project teams and Technology teams to ensure Operations interested are represented fully.
• Break down Silo’s, promoting departmental, Entity, and Group collaboration, demonstrating ability to operate across different cultures
• Build effective relationships with all logistics and Business departments, promoting a best in class service offering
• Participate in firm wide initiatives, promoting the values of the wider group

Requirements

• Strong track record of delivery throughout career
• Proven ability to operate at multiple levels within Operations and/or other logistics functions
• Experience with coordinating users and user testing.
• Strong knowledge of all relevant regulation impacting the Industry and its impact on Operations
• Management of issues list and familiarity with JIRA.
• Self-starter given joining part way through
• Experience of managing multiple streams of change delivery, with demonstrable benefits
• Strong knowledge of Fixed income and Equity products, process’ and associated risks
• Excellent understanding and awareness of front to back control standards.

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