Business Analyst, Client Tax Senior Specialist

BNY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY in Manchester is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join the Tax Product Management, Client Tax team. You will translate objectives into user stories and drive agile delivery to shape custody tax services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong analytical skills with an execution-focused mindset; experience in Agile, and custody tax is a plus. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Custody Tax an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and communication capabilities with a results-oriented and execution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Translate team OKRs, key initiatives, and business objectives into actionable user stories that guide product development in partnership with Engineering.
• Play an active role in sprint planning, prioritization, and progress tracking through daily scrums, while contributing meaningfully to all agile ceremonies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Build a deep understanding of our tax services to evolve the custody tax offering and strengthen the tax operational model for enhanced client outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with operational stakeholders to identify system enhancement needs, resolve issues efficiently, and deliver solutions that optimize processes and support business growth.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Custody Tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a future team member for the role of Business Analyst, Senior Specialist to join our Tax Product Management, Client Tax team. This role is in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Strategic Alignment: Translate team OKRs, key initiatives, and business objectives into actionable user stories that guide product development in partnership with Engineering.
• Champion Agile Delivery: Play an active role in sprint planning, prioritization, and progress tracking through daily scrums, while contributing meaningfully to all agile ceremonies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Transform Client Experience: build a deep understanding of our tax services to evolve the custody tax offering and strengthen the tax operational model for enhanced client outcomes.
• Enable Operational Excellence: Collaborate closely with operational stakeholders to identify system enhancement needs, resolve issues efficiently, and deliver solutions that optimize processes and support business growth.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Agile methodologies
• Experience in Custody Tax an advantage
• Excellent analytical and communication capabilities with a results-oriented and execution-focused mindset

About UsAt BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

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Our Benefits And RewardsBNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.