Business Analyst / Project Manager

Oliver James Associates Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is recruiting on behalf of an insurance client for a hybrid Business Analyst / Project Manager role. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

The candidate will combine business analysis and project management duties, gathering requirements, developing project plans, tracking progress and reporting to senior stakeholders. Banking/Financial Services background preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager.
• Banking & Financial Services exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiar with financial systems and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Develop project plans with timelines, budgets and risks.
• Define project scope, deliverables and milestones.
• Monitor progress and report status to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and support testing.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Gathering

Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

Documentation

Data Analysis Tools

Education

PM/BA certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Jira/Confluence

MS Office

BI tools

Job description

About the role
Oliver James is recruiting on behalf of an insurance client for a hybrid Business Analyst / Project Manager role. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

The client is looking for someone who can confidently handle both business analysis and project management responsibilities, even if their primary background is in one of these areas.

Key responsibilities

Gather, analyse and document business requirements from key stakeholders to identify project objectives and success criteria

Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budgets and risk assessments

Define project scope, deliverables and milestones to ensure clarity and alignment across all team members

Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators and report status updates to senior management and stakeholders

Identify, assess and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed

Facilitate communication between business units, technical teams and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration

Conduct process improvement analysis and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency

Prepare detailed documentation including business cases, requirements specifications, process flows and user stories

Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project outcomes align with business objectives

Support testing and implementation phases, working with teams to resolve issues and ensure successful system adoption

What we're looking for

Proven experience working as a Business Analyst or Project Manager, ideally within Banking & Financial Services

Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into actionable solutions

Excellent project management capabilities, including experience with planning, scheduling and resource management

Proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation techniques

Advanced proficiency in project management tools and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum or Waterfall

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Relevant professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP or similar is desirable

Experience with financial systems, regulatory compliance or banking operations is highly valued

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Knowledge of business intelligence tools or data visualisation platforms is a plus