Contractor specification

Main duties & responsibilities

Role description

The Business & Data Analysts will be responsible for executing one or more analysis work streams of an IT strategy project.

Working with the Project Manager to plan and scope the analysis workstream.
Executing the analysis workstream in a standalone fashion.
Defining data requirements in conjunction with the Project Manager, IT and business staff.
Working with IT and business staff to gather the data necessary to conduct the analysis (e.g., building spreadsheets to hold quantitative data, conducting interviews to gather qualitative data).
Organising and analysing data (e.g., developing models, identifying patterns, reaching conclusions, summarising findings).
Working with the project team to develop an appropriate strategic vision based on the findings.
Developing a “heat map” that compares current state with the strategic vision.
Conducting interviews; facilitating workshops with IT and business stakeholders.
Developing high level solution designs, milestone plans, business cases (e.g., benefits and costs).
Writing detailed project documents including, but not limited to, data playback documents (to validate the accuracy of data received), analysis summaries (e.g. conclusions and patterns), interview notes and findings, workshop materials, project charters, business cases.
Producing status reports on a regular basis; making the management team aware of issues and risks in a timely manner; proactively addressing issues and mitigating risks.

The candidate must have:

A proven track record of successfully performing structured analysis and problem solving within a banking environment (3+ years experience).
A strong understanding of at least one investment banking functional area (pref. Fixed Income).
Proven analytic and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
- Ability to produce simple, easily updatable models.
- Ability to produce clear, concise project documentation and reports.
Proven relationship management, influencing and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to create agreement among differing stakeholder views.
- Ability to resolve issues and make decisions proactively and timely.
- Ability to effectively deliver presentations, facilitate meetings and conduct interviews.
Other attributes: delivery focused; process oriented; attentive to detail; demanding; proactive; team player; sufficient credibility to interact with senior stakeholders in difficult environments; tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Other skills: time management; Excel.

Essential:

University under-graduate degree.

Fluent English.

No telephone calls and no agencies please.

APPLICANTS MUST BE ENTITLED TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK