Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME (Clearing and Settlement - Manager)

Macpower Digital Assets Edge; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Scotland is looking for an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME. The successful candidate will drive Agile practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and optimize processes in clearing and settlement. You must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration, over 5 years of experience in financial services, and proficiency in Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence. A competitive salary of circa £48,000, plus bonus and benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Bonus & Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business analysis within financial services.
• Hands-on experience in clearing and settlement.
• Proficiency in Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile practices to enhance team efficiency.
• Partner with teams to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Identify and implement process improvements in clearing and settlement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME (Clearing and Settlement - Manager)

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME to join our Clearing and Settlement team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Agile methodologies, exceptional analytical skills, and deep domain expertise in financial services operations, particularly in clearing and settlement processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Leadership: Champion Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into actionable solutions.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to drive operational excellence in clearing and settlement.
• Communication Bridge: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and leadership.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide Agile teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in business analysis within financial services, with hands-on experience in clearing and settlement.
• Certifications: CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of innovative process improvements.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams.

Albany, New York, United States of America, London, UK

Circa £48,000 Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits

Albany, New York, United States of America, London, UK

Circa £48,000 Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits