Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager

Glasgow, Scotland

(HYBRID REMOTE) with flexible work from home days

GBP £60,000 to £80,000

Responsible for providing end-to-end accountability for project oversight, reporting to the project management team, and establishing working relationships with technology partners.

We are seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst (BA) Manager - Settlements SME to join our team in the clearing and settlement domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial services operations.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate Agile Practices: Lead the implementation of Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban within the clearing and settlement teams.
2. Understanding the Domain: Collaborate across teams to ensure domain knowledge is effectively shared and applied.
3. Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
4. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, including customers, developers, product managers, and product owners.
6. Team Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams to ensure high performance without compromising on quality.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis within financial services, with prior experience in clearing and settlement processes.
3. Agile Certification: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or similar certification is required.
4. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or other project management software.
5. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to think innovatively
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while fostering a collaborative environment

We prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.