Agile Business Analyst Manager

Jamie Grayem; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager in Glasgow. In this hybrid role, you will lead Agile practices, gather and document business requirements, and drive process improvements while ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience, Agile certifications, and a strong educational background, with a focus on collaboration and team leadership. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to support your personal and professional well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within financial services, with prior experience in clearing and settlement processes.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or similar certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban within the clearing and settlement teams.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure domain knowledge is effectively shared and applied.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including customers, developers, product managers, and product owners.
• Guide cross-functional teams to ensure high performance without compromising on quality.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager

Glasgow, Scotland

(HYBRID REMOTE) with flexible work from home days

GBP £60,000 to £80,000

Responsible for providing end-to-end accountability for project oversight, reporting to the project management team, and establishing working relationships with technology partners.

We are seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME to join our team in the clearing and settlement domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial services operations.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate Agile Practices: Lead the implementation of Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban within the clearing and settlement teams.
2. Understanding the Domain: Collaborate across teams to ensure domain knowledge is effectively shared and applied.
3. Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
4. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including customers, developers, product managers, and product owners.
6. Team Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams to ensure high performance without compromising on quality.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within financial services, with prior experience in clearing and settlement processes.
3. Agile Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or similar certification is required.
4. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or other project management software.
5. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to think innovatively
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while fostering a collaborative environment

We prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.