Senior Business Analyst | London, UK | In-Office

Canaccord Genuity UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance capital markets operations. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, analyzing data for insights, and leading operational changes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in project management, and a proficiency in documenting business requirements. With a focus on continuous improvement and informed decision-making, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization. Join a forward-thinking team and advance your career in an exciting and challenging role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial or Professional Services.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improving capital markets operations.
• Document business requirements and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Business Requirement Documentation

Quality Assurance

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Programming Languages (Python, Java, C#)

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Degree in Finance

CBAP Certification

Agile Analysis Certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS SQL

Tableau

Power BI

CoPilot

PowerAutomate

Job description

Senior Business Analyst

Canaccord Genuity UK London, United Kingdom

Senior Business Analyst

Canaccord Genuity UK London, United Kingdom Apply now

Posted 6 days ago | In-Office | Job | Permanent | Competitive

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our London team, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of our capital markets operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical thinker capable of assessing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading operational changes. They will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business to gather requirements, analyze data, and deliver insights that support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

1. Identification of Opportunities: Develop a deep understanding of the capital markets business and its operations. Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, and functional heads to identify opportunities for improving current operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and market best practices.
2. Technology Application: Stay updated on new technologies and tools relevant to capital markets. Perform cost-benefit analyses and recommend use cases to senior management, including the Head of IT.
3. Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to business performance and operational efficiency.
4. Requirement Documentation: Document business requirements for new projects and initiatives, working closely with project sponsors and IT to establish plans.
5. Project Management: Manage project deliverables and milestones with key stakeholders. Monitor KPIs and provide regular updates to senior management.
6. Quality Assurance and Testing: Collaborate with IT to develop test cases, oversee testing procedures, and document results for go-live approval.
7. Market Data Monitoring: Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices through research and sharing findings with the team.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

1. Relevant Degree (e.g., Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Finance) or certifications (e.g., CBAP, Agile Analysis Certification) are beneficial.
2. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Financial or Professional Services within the banking industry.
3. Strong analytical and data skills.
4. Proficiency in documenting Business and Functional Requirements and report writing.
5. Excellent communication and project management skills.
6. Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance (QA), and test automation.
7. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# is advantageous.
8. Experience in identifying automation opportunities using tools like CoPilot, PowerAutomate, etc.
9. Expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week.
10. Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis.
11. Good knowledge of MS SQL and query writing.
12. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

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