Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Technology / Fintech and IT
Specialisim
Application Business Analyst
Location
Scotland
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16007
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
25/03/2025
Closing date
08/04/2025
Job Description:
Are you interested in joining a leading fin tech aligned to the transfer agency and investment sector?
Our client, an innovative financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will have expertise within the wealth, investment or asset servicing field in a Business analyst capacity, across a multitude of programmes and projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to collect requirements, assess business processes, and convert them into technical specifications.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Experience as a Business Analyst, with experience in the SDLC
- Mandatory experience in financial services or transfer agency.
- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- Familiarity with database concepts and SQL.
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio).
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP) are a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Core Responsibilities:
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and functional requirements.
- Conduct detailed analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable, and align with the company's technical architecture.
- Assist in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Work with development teams to resolve any issues identified during testing.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage project dependencies and risks.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback from end-users.
- Facilitate communication and ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of project goals and requirements.
- Create detailed documentation, including use cases, process flows, and data models.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies that could benefit the organization.
- Develop test plans and test cases to validate that solutions meet business requirements.
- Conduct regular meetings and presentations to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
- Work with development teams to design technical solutions that meet business needs.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing existing systems and processes.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16007
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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