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

M&G plc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international savings and investments business is seeking a Portfolio Lead Business Analyst to drive success in its Investment and Operations team. This role involves leading a team of analysts, managing project delivery in financial services, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a background in asset management, and a proven ability to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Experience in transformation and project delivery in financial services, preferably asset management.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of business analysts and improve performance.
• Conduct business analysis activities and support business case development.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Business capability assessments

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication 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 operating 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 will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

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 type of change 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 the analysis and management of a diverse portfolio of projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Leading a team of 5-10 business analysts, continually developing talent and improving performance to ensure the function is high performing.
2. Programme Partnership: Partner with programme leads to ensure the quality and consistency of analysis within their portfolios and proactively develop the workforce to support the strategic change roadmap.
3. Player/Manager role: Conduct business analysis activities, including business capability assessments, target operating model design, and feasibility assessments to support business case development, solution options, and recommendations.
4. Community of Practice: Collaborate with other Portfolio Lead Business Analysts to drive consistency, share best practices, and enhance business outcomes and employee engagement.
5. 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.
• Ability to manage and coach business analyst resources.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite and executives.
• Strong facilitation skills for eliciting information from stakeholders.
• Ability to present complex data clearly to different audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Deep understanding of business analysis tools, techniques, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with lateral thinking and creativity.
• Ability to identify and support benefits realization.
• Aligning business solutions with corporate strategy.
• Support system training and change management strategies.
• Knowledge of asset classes (public and private) and middle/back-office operations.

Experience:

• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Highly experienced Business Analyst with a proven track record in 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 value diversity and inclusion at M&G plc, supporting all employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or long-term health conditions. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. For assistance or alternative application methods, contact us at: [e-mail]

M&G is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for millions of clients worldwide.

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