Business Analyst - 74941

Business Analyst

Manchester, Hybrid setting of 3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH

6-month initial contract (Scope to extend)

£519.21 a day, via Umbrella inside ir35

My client is one of the world's largest custodian bank and securities services company. Businesses, communities and global economies rely on them because they prioritize client experience, collaboration, innovation and resilience. As the "bank of banks," their unique perspective, informed by one of the largest datasets in the world, powers the financial industry. They understand the best way to succeed at anything is to Consider Everything. Guided by values and behaviours focused on excellence, integrity, diversity and leadership, their global team brings unique perspectives, experiences and skills to pioneer a new generation of financial services.

They are looking for a Business Analyst to come and join their Global Legal Solutions team on a 6-month initial contract. As a Business Analyst, you will be a primary contact for customers and all groups within the organization for small scale projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for end-to-end project management that includes scope management and estimation, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget and with minimum defects. They will also adhere to methodologies adopted by the firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Project management via creation and maintenance of projects, plans, schedule effort estimation and tracking.
* Liaison between customers and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.
* Ensures project delivery in conformance with company software development life cycle methodologies.
* Conducts status meetings and facilitates issues resolution and risk mitigation.
* Assists in providing status reports to senior staff in larger scale projects.
* Works with business users to define business requirements and create functional specifications.
* Bachelor degree in Business Management or related discipline is preferred, a degree in technology is a plus, along with at least one to three years of experience in a systems environment, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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