Vice President, Operations/Payments Business Analyst

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Payment Business Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in payment services, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to analyze regulatory and industry changes. This role involves supporting senior management, managing projects, and enhancing operational efficiency. Opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Payment Business Analyst experience.
• Solid experience of SEPA including Direct Debits or SWIFT/CBPR+.
• Experience working under time pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Director/Operations VP in business analysis tasks.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the team.
• Lead on project manage smaller projects and process improvements.

Skills

Payment Business Analyst experience

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Ability to deliver processing improvements

Strong communication skills

Education

Educated to GCSE Grade C level or equivalent in Maths & English

A Level education or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Alteryx

Job description

EMEA Operations is responsible for efficient and accurate processing, ranging from single-touch, single entry to multi-touch, complex transaction processing including, middle office and subject matter expert (SME) support services. The Payment Operations team is responsible for servicing MUFG Corporate Client payments, multi-currency direct and indirect clearing services, fraud transaction monitoring, industry developments across all cash related functions and supporting the EMEA Operations Accountable Executive (AE) as Payment Service owner. The Payment Operations team leads on all payment related investment projects, regulatory changes and is responsible for industry changes linked to cash and settlement services and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Director/Operations VP in all business analysis tasks related to assigned project
• Remain current with all Regulatory and Industry changes impacting Payment Services
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the team and wider project team
• Lead of the analysis of industry changes for related project
• Lead on the Business Impact to Regulatory and Industry Change
• Project Manage smaller (BAU) projects and process improvements ensuring agreed project methodology and Bank Policy is followed
• Support junior members of the team
• Ensure risks and issues are immediately escalated
• Present business analysis to stakeholders at varying levels, Support Head of Payment Operations with the promotion of change initiatives, coordinating closely with local, regional and global stakeholders
• Perform high quality Business Analysis ensuring requirements are accurately documented and clearly understood; Deliver end-to-end requirements considering the wider Operations strategy.
• Clearly document workflows, ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ changes. Communicate and present these to stakeholders ensuring feedback is accurately reflected.
• Ensure accurate testing and business verification is performed ensuring any changes are well controlled and have appropriate governance, escalating clearly when necessary.
• Ensure efficient and effective internal control is maintained as well as risk & governance framework and where appropriate provide guidance and support to the management team.
• Provide expertise and knowledge in the business areas required for the project and the team.
• Take lead in Operations initiatives to enhance Quality, Efficiency & Productivity by fully utilising the skill and knowledge
• Demonstrate planning, documentation, presentation and training skills
• Manage day to day project tasks, problem solving communicating with global stakeholders.
• For owned projects:
  • Establish clear project plans in consultation with stakeholders, take lead in bringing stakeholders together to ensure successful outcomes
  • Ensure accurate, timely and regular reporting of the status with clear explanation of the risks and issues and follow up any mitigation plans.
  • Ensure the change initiative / project is delivered on schedule, on budget and delivers the intended benefits.
  • Manage issues independently and proactively within the team, providing regular status updates in a timely manner to
• Contribute to building robust and efficient operation model for EMEA operations by delivery of IT related change initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant Payment Business Analyst experience (10 years).
• Demonstrable leadership experience including the ability to manage tasks independently and work to tight deadlines
• Solid experience of SEPA including Direct Debits or SWIFT/CBPR+
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment under time pressure whilst retaining strong attention to detail
• Experience in delivering processing improvements
• Experience in leading projects as lead SME/functional specialist
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Educated to at least GCSE Grade C level or equivalent in Maths & English
• A Level education or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid experience of Bacs and UK Faster Payments
• Experience of EURO HVPS+ Schema and RTGS projects, Autonomous & strong team player willing to work closely with multiple teams locally and regionally
• Promote partnership, encourages collaboration, information sharing and discussion to break down silos
• Technical skills on JIRA, Confluence, Alteryx
• Ability to manage key stakeholders & lead effective meetings to support the strategic agenda
• Ability to breakdown and convey complex information to diverse audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Sound reporting skills including activity reports and compiling document release notes for stakeholders

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel).
• A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
• Excellent managerial/leadership experience
• The ability to lead a high performing team
• A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team
• The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the Liquidity, Fraud & Industry department.
• Able to manage difficult staff situations, and resolve to a satisfactory outcome.
• Support others in their development and training.
• Nurture excellent relationship, across EMEA offices.
• Able to learn new functions quickly and support functions across the team.

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