Business Analyst - Operations
Posted 1 week ago by Michael Page
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
West End, London
Summary: The Business Analyst - Operations will be instrumental in implementing a new system and enhancing operational processes at an Investment Manager in the financial services sector. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with a solid grasp of financial services operations to identify and resolve user roadblocks. The position is a hands-on opportunity that combines business needs, operational effectiveness, and technology enablement. The successful candidate will drive tangible outcomes within a collaborative environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct business analysis and problem-solving to understand current-state processes and translate them into actionable requirements.
- Act as a key point of contact with the selected vendor for system design, configuration, and implementation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational effectiveness across Operations.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support change adoption through clear communication.
Key Skills:
- Approximately 3+ years' experience in business analysis, operations, or a similar role within a Financial Services business.
- Experience in system or process implementation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to break down complex problems into practical solutions.
- Organised and proactive with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Delivery-focused with a bias toward action and outcomes.
- Collaborative and comfortable in an evolving environment with some ambiguity.
Salary (Rate): £65,000/year
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
The Business Analyst - Operations will play a key role in implementing at new system, analysing and improving operational processes and spotting roadblock for users at this Investment Manager within financial services industry. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of financial services operations.Client DetailsThis opportunity is with a respected Investment Manager in the West End of London, known for its robust presence and commitment to operational excellence. As a medium-sized company, it offers a professional environment where employees contribute to impactful projects in the financial services industry.
DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Analyst to join the Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will initially play a key part in delivering a priority vendor implementation, while also supporting broader operational opportunities as they arise.This is a hands-on role at the intersection of business needs, operational effectiveness and technology enablement. The successful candidate will help shape and deliver practical solutions that improve how our teams work, manage information and scale efficiently.The role will suit someone who is brings strong analytical skills, is detailed-oriented and motivated to drive tangible outcomes within a defined timeframe within a collaborative and evolving work environment.
Key Responsibilities:Your responsibilities will centre on an initial vendor implementation project, alongside wider operational initiatives, and may include:
- Business analysis and problem solvingUnderstand current-state processes, pain points and requirements related to document management and operational workflows. Translate these into clear, actionable requirements and pragmatic solutions.
- Project delivery and Vendor PartnershipAct as a key point of contact with the selected vendor, working closely with them to shape the design, configuration and implementation of the system. This includes driving requirements discussions, challenging and refining solutions, and ensuring the end product meets business needs.
- Process improvement and operational effectivenessIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and scalability across Operations processes, with a focus on simplifying workflows and improving data and document management practices.
- Stakeholder engagement and change supportWork closely with stakeholders across Operations, Technology and the broader business to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and support change adoption through clear communication and structured rollout approaches.
ProfileA successful Business Analyst - Operations should have:* Be experienced in how operational processes work and how they can be improved. Spot roadblocks and offer solutions* Bring structured thinking and the ability to break down complex problems into practical solutions.* Be a clear and confident communicator, able to engage a range of stakeholders.* Be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a defined timeframe.* Be delivery-focused, with a bias toward action and outcomes.* Be collaborative and comfortable working in an evolving environment with some ambiguity.
You should have:* Approximately 3+ years' experience in business analysis, operations, or a similar role within a Financial Services business* Experience working on system or process implementation projects would be advantageous.* A track record of contributing to project delivery and process improvement initiatives.* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Job Offer6 mth FTCCompetitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in the financial services industry.A professional and collaborative working environment.Potential for future career development within the organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Business Analyst - Operations to make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to bring your expertise to the financial services sector, we encourage you to apply today!