Business Analyst- 2 year Fixed Term Contract at Barclays

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Reporting, Change Management, Risk Management, Communication, Negotiation, Technical Expertise, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Operational Design, Process Design, Data Analysis, Feasibility Studies

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Description To support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities. Accountabilities Identification and analysis of business problems and client requirements that require change within the organisation. Development of business requirements that will address business problems and opportunities. Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that proposed solutions meet their needs and expectations. Support the creation of business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions. Conduct feasibility studies to determine the viability of proposed solutions. Support the creation of reports on project progress to ensure proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Creation of operational design and process design to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered within the agreed scope. Support to change management activities, including development of a traceability matrix to ensure proposed solutions are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Step into the role of Business Analyst at Barclays Shanghai, China where you will help with identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies, escalating as appropriate via the agreed governance framework. You will ensure that all project status reporting is accurate, informative, and timely, and directly provides progress reports as agreed as part of the governance framework at agreed intervals. You will work with Finance, external Vendor, and various Tech team to gather and draft data and report requirements and ensure Development team is clear with Business Requirements. You will also manage and track Tech development and testing status, perform pre-UAT and support Finance team for UAT, defect management and track status to achieve sign off. Assist Tech team if required to link up with local Vendor on any questions from internal Tech team. To be successful in the role , you should have the following: A track record of delivery involving both project management and business analysis skill sets in Regulatory Reporting or Business Transformation projects. Strong communication skills which primarily includes Articulation, Negotiation, Ability to drive and facilitate forums involving cross-functional people of all grades. Strong stakeholder/senior stakeholder management with the ability to challenge and negotiate. Should be able to drive initiatives independently with minimum oversight from seniors. High degree of organisational awareness. Confidence to challenge colleagues to ensure the most appropriate solution delivered. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst will identify and analyze business problems and client requirements, develop business requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs. They will also support the creation of business cases, conduct feasibility studies, and manage project progress to ensure timely delivery within budget.