Portfolio Lead Business Analyst - Investment & Operations | London, UK

M&G plc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc. seeks a Portfolio Lead Business Analyst to lead analysis and management of diverse projects within the Investment and Operations team. This role drives change and enhances operational efficiency by fostering strong stakeholder relationships and developing analytical talent within a collaborative culture. The candidate will possess robust experience in financial services, particularly asset management, with proven leadership and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within financial services, preferably asset management.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong facilitation skills to elicit information from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-10 business analysts, ensuring high performance.
• Conduct business analysis activities including feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with program leads for quality analysis within portfolios.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Portfolio Lead Business Analyst - Investment & Operations

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We consider flexible working arrangements for our roles and offer workplace accommodations to support effective delivery.

The Investment and Operations Change and Technology team provides strategic change and technology solutions to support investment performance, enhance client outcomes, and improve operational efficiency. The scope ranges from incremental business-as-usual changes to large-scale transformation initiatives.

The Portfolio Lead Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Investment and Operations team by leading analysis and management of a diverse project portfolio. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful delivery of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of 5-10 business analysts, developing talent and improving performance to ensure high functioning.

• Programme Partnership: Partner with programme leads to ensure quality and consistency of analysis within portfolios, proactively supporting workforce development aligned with the strategic change roadmap.

• Player/Manager Role: Conduct business analysis activities, including business capability assessments, target operating model design, and feasibility assessments to support business cases and solution development.

• Community of Practice: Collaborate with other Portfolio Lead Business Analysts to drive consistency, share best practices, and enhance business outcomes and employee engagement.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across Investment and Operations, seeking feedback and influencing effectively.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to define target operating models, conduct business capability and feasibility assessments.

• Experience managing and coaching business analyst resources.

• Ability to engage stakeholders across all levels, including C-suite and executives.

• Strong facilitation skills to elicit information from stakeholders.

• Ability to present complex data clearly to diverse audiences.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Passion for fostering inclusive work environments that value diversity.

• Deep understanding of business analysis tools, techniques, and standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with lateral thinking and creative solutions.

• Ability to identify and support benefits realization.

• Alignment of business solutions with corporate strategy.

• Support for system training and change management strategies.

• Knowledge of asset classes (public and private) and middle/back-office operations.

Experience:

• Management and development of teams.

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within financial services, preferably asset management.

• Proactive, delivery-focused, with excellent communication skills.

• Experience in transformation and project delivery.

Work Level:

Manager or Expert

Recruiter:

Sarah Hawkins

Location:

10 Fenchurch Avenue, London (minimum 2 days/week in office)

We promote diversity and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, supported by policies and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, and support flexible and alternative application processes. For assistance, contact us at: [e-mail]

M&G plc is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and over 900 institutions.