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Lead Business Analyst

6-month contract

Manchester/Hybrid (Can be remote after some time)

£400 - £500 per day (umbrella)

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Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.

PURPOSE:

Assess the implications of a given change, offer workable solutions and lead the engagement of a wide stakeholder population. Coach & Train other BAs on key skills/knowledge areas.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create BA work packages/deliverables across project multiple streams
• Produce BA deliverables in line with BCM standards & best practice (including traceability)
• Creation of a TOR (Terms of Reference = BA & Project Contract) - ensuring BA deliverables are documented and dates appropriate with project scale
• Complete governance reviews of the overall project deliverables matched with the BA output to ensure processes/procedures are applied
• Record, manage and escalation of risks as appropriate
• Attendance and effective participation in relevant foras/committees
• Build effective relationships with the Business/Project
• Support consultancy for 'new' project ideas providing requirements to support scoping and effort
• The role holder will be given business analysis delivery responsibility for a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects and will be expected to make key design decisions in line with agreed design governance frameworks
• The role holder will work in accordance with the agreed project life cycle framework and will ensure decisions are made according to agreed principles.
• The role holder will adhere to the agreed rules for decision making (eg specific limits for expenses will be set across the company).
• Typically the role holder will have responsibility for business analysis activity on a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects with:
• Total project budget(s) up to £5m
• Project team(s) circa 10FTE - role holder may be required to task manage up to 2 other Business Analysts
• Low/Medium complexity
• Typically operational or tactical changes
• Feedback to PBAs on BA output ensuring the Banks performance management procedures and policies are effectively applied
• Improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standard via the continuous Improvement plan
• Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes/procedures
• Implement recruitment via the Banks internal processes/procedures
• Support improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standards via the continuous improvement plan
• Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes/procedures

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant business qualification or equivalent experience
• A Business Analysis qualification is preferred
• Proven experience of business analysis within financial services
• Substantial understanding of the company's products and business strategy and the associated processes
• Experience of leading business analyst teams of up to 2, and potentially larger cross functional teams, by way of Matrix management
• Good coaching skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Evidence of process mapping ideally aligned with BPMN standards
• Proven ability to demonstrate skills for: requirements gathering, solution design, workshop facilitation and managing risks
• Ability to train & coaching others on the aspects of Business analysis
• Experience of banking operations and processes
• Knowledge of UK retail Banking &/or financial services
• Strong member/customer focus and ability to promote this same focus and culture across the wider team
• Strong focus on initiating and leading continuous improvement
• The role holder will be required to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders at peer level and above, typically up to Function Leader level
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure full engagement in the business analysis and business requirements gathering process, resolving conflict where required.
• Good working relationships are also required with other central functions