Lead Business Analyst (Wimbledon)

at  Close Brothers Group

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
The Lead Business Analyst is a highly experienced practitioner who combines hands-on delivery with the line management of a team of Business/Data Analysts. The Lead Business Analyst has a strong knowledge of a wide range of tools and techniques along with experience of deploying them in complex and ambiguous contexts.

REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION & MANAGEMENT (SFIA LEVEL 5)

• Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives.
• Selects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques.
• Obtains input from, and formal agreement to, requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Negotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. Establishes requirements baselines.
• Ensures changes to requirements are investigated and managed.
• Contributes to the development of organisational methods and standards.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Experience of line managing business analysts
  We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

• Close Brothers utilises the SFIA skills framework. Business Situation Analysis (SFIA Level 5) •
• Plans, manages and investigates business situation analysis where there is significant ambiguity and complexity.
• Ensures holistic view adopted to identify and analyse wide-ranging problems and opportunities.
• Advises on the approach and techniques to be used for business situation analysis.
• Engages and collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including those at manager level.
• Gains agreement from stakeholders to conclusions and recommendations. •
• Contributes to definition of organisational standards and guidelines for business situation analysis.