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

Macpower Digital Assets Edge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Agile Business Analyst Manager to join their Clearing and Settlement team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business analysis, particularly in clearing and settlement processes, and will excel in Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include leading Agile practices, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring teams to drive operational excellence. This position requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in business analysis within financial services.
• Hands-on experience in clearing and settlement processes.
• CSM or PMI-ACP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile practices and enhance team efficiency.
• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements for operational excellence.
• Liaise between stakeholders, technology teams, and leadership.
• Mentor Agile teams to foster a culture of improvement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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.