Lead Business Analyst - AJ Bell Investcentre

Looking to develop a Business Analysis career with an award-winning business in the financial services industry? AJ Bell could have just the opportunity for you.

Purpose of the Role

• To provide business analysis services to support AJ Bell with its growth and cost targets.
• To work with product teams and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of continuous improvements, new products & functionality and to ensure AJ Bell meets its regulatory obligations.
• To line manage, coach, and support the development of a team of BAs / Junior BA’s.

What does the job involve?

• Provide Business Analysis services to the Advisory workstream using agreed practices and methodology.
• Define and document change scope with the product sponsor and senior stakeholders.
• Detailed and effective analysis, requirements elicitation and documentation.
• Support the associated development team and Enterprise Architecture by effectively translating the business and system requirements to develop successful solutions.
• Actively participating in the wider development ceremonies including, refinement, planning, stand up and retro.
• Work closely with BA Manager, Head of Marketing, Product Management, and the Head of Digital to ensure effective delivery of the prioritised strategic initiatives and approved backlog.
• Liaise with external suppliers on deliverables.
• Support production incidents as appropriate.
• Support the Business Analysis Manager in developing and documenting the standards that AJ Bell upholds for business analysis work and to ensure that the standards are upheld.
• Support and mentoring of Business Analysts and Junior Business Analysts within the team, supporting their ongoing initiatives to ensure they are on track for delivery.
• Work with the BA Manager and other Lead BAs to manage resource and work allocation across the team

Competence, Knowledge and Skills

• Will have acquired advanced competencies in business analysis preferably evidenced by professional qualifications.
• Evidence of strong experience working on and delivering digital change.
• Proven experience and understanding of SDLC, evidenced by changes delivered.
• Ability to understand and translate complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences, such as software delivery teams and business departments.
• Ability to capture and document unambiguous requirements using a variety of techniques.
• Ability to extract ambiguous requirements and methodically break them down into defined requirements.
• Experience in agile delivery methodologies.
• A good understanding of software concepts and technologies such as, API’s, databases, user interfaces and architecture.
• Ability to take a hands-on approach to learn about systems, for example making API requests, querying databases, and following user journeys.
• Is proactive with their personal development as well as contributing and keeping up with industry trends and advancements in the profession.
• Experience in managing people and team workloads, enabling and empowering Business Analysts to reach maximum potential.
• Critical thinker with solid research and analysis skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst also effectively and quickly adapting to change.
• Experience of managing stakeholders at all levels, internal and external.
• Experience of delivering change within the Financial Services industry with a broad understanding of regulations.
• Experience using Atlassian products including JIRA and Confluence.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s largest and best-regarded investment platforms. Over 455,000 customers currently trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. From our offices in Manchester, London and Bristol, we offer an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for members wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• Free gym
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.