Lead Business Analyst

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Payments Business Analyst to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements within their payments team. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience and leadership skills to guide analysis, documentation, and implementation of payment solutions, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of over 9 years in payment systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of payment systems and regulatory compliance.
• Certification in Business Analysis or Agile is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for process optimization.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology

Tools

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payments Business Analyst with a strong background in the payments domain, leadership capabilities, and experience in agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in payment systems and processes, and will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements related to payment systems and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
• Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications, process maps, and user stories.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts and team members.
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure successful implementation of payment solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the payments domain, providing guidance and support to other team members.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the payments team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the payments domain, with a focus on business analysis.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, technologies, and industry regulations.
• Proven experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with payment processing platforms and technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) and Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in digital payments and emerging payment technologies.
• Knowledge of global payment standards and practices.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.