Business Analyst

at  Tandem Bank

Job Title: Business Analyst
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 and up to 20% bonus and benefits.
Location: We support hybrid working for this position from any of our London, Cardiff or Blackpool offices. Expectations are that you would travel to the office occasionally, as and when required.
At Tandem, we’re not just a bank; we’re a movement for positive change. If you’re an ambitious and dedicated Business Analyst ready to make an impact, we’ve got a space with your name on it!
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of Tandem’s strategic change initiatives using a range of analysis techniques and tools. This will include working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Development teams, Testers and other BAs.

• Elicitation of requirements and documentation of these as user stories with appropriate acceptance criteria. Also ensure that these are fully understood (for example by Developers and Testers) and accurately reflect the business need.
• Know how to identify, analyse, manage and monitor relationships with and between stakeholders. Communicate with stakeholders at all levels clearly and regularly, clarifying mutual needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of impacts while focusing on user need.
• Use a range of techniques to model business situations. Being able to identify the most appropriate method for any given scenario.
• Know about agile methodology and applying an agile mindset to all aspects of work. Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and use an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery.
• Know how to identify and use the right tools and methodologies and promote their use.
• Facilitate and lead on sessions as required. For example, requirements gathering, refinement, planning etc.
• Effectively work with and support Developers, Testers, Product Owners, Delivery Managers and Other BAs.
• Along with the Product Owner contribute to the management and prioritisation of the Product Backlog, helping to build out product roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Understanding and application of the current operating model.
• Understand how the digital economy is changing user behaviour and the landscape. Make informed decisions based on user needs, available technology, and value for money. Know about the wider digital economy and advances in technology.
• Assist testing teams where required, helping to ensure traceability of requirements through to delivery.
• Identification and documentation of risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions.
• Support the business operation as required. For example, with implementation and post implementation activity.
• Looking at the current business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Mentoring other Business Analysts, sharing knowledge and experience