Business Analyst

Aj Bell; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Bristol seeks an experienced Business Analyst to lead significant projects and deliver impactful change. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and work closely with development teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has proven experience in business analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and hybrid working options offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working policy

Paid study support for qualifications

On-site gym and classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading significant projects independently.
• Strong understanding of SDLC with a preference for digital change initiatives.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead key business analysis initiatives for project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and define requirements.
• Translate complex business requirements into user stories.

Skills

Proven experience as a Business Analyst

Stakeholder Engagement

Requirement Definition

Excellent communication skills

Ability to foster collaboration

Job description

Overview

At Touch by AJ Bell, we’re reshaping the financial services landscape through our innovative app-based investment platform. As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in delivering impactful change by leading complex projects independently. We’re looking for an experienced BA who can confidently take ownership of a large project and drive it forward as the primary BA. Experience in digital transformation is desirable but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Take ownership of key business analysis initiatives, working collaboratively to ensure project delivery aligns with strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs and define requirements.
• Requirement Definition: Translate complex business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria to support effective solution development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development teams and third-party vendors to deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Standards & Practices: Help define and uphold Business Analysis standards and methodologies within the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, leading significant projects independently and ensuring successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of SDLC with experience in delivering digital change initiatives considered a plus.
• Experience working closely with Product Owners, development teams and other business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements using various techniques.
• Experience of facilitating and managing workshops and meetings (virtual or in-person).
• Familiarity with software concepts such as APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Experience in the financial services industry is desirable.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

Additional Information

Work Environment: Hybrid working policy, with options to work from either our Manchester or Bristol offices.

Travel Requirements: Travel between offices approximately monthly.