Business Analyst

Job title:

Business Analyst

Company

Barclays

Job description

Change leads and oversees transformational change initiatives at Barclays. Your role will involve managing projects and programs that drive strategic improvements and ensure successful implementation of change across the organization.See your commuteStep into the role of Business Analyst within Life Moments Customer Journey lab, an integral part of Barclays which forms part of the Product Technology area. The area is responsible for maintaining and improving the systems that are used by our Mortgage, Savings and Insurance & Packs business. The Business Analyst will align to the Savings Sub-PoD in Life Moments, and the role will specifically relate to delivering new products to our customers including opening and servicing these products by our Digital channels.Key skills required for the role include:

• Being able to get up to speed quickly in a new domain in terms of understanding systems, processes and stakeholders
• Being able to work in an Agile environment utilising associated tooling such as JIRA and Confluence
• Being able to breakdown information and clearly communicate this to differing types of stakeholders, able to produce Business Analysis artefacts including user stories, operational designs, process maps.

Additional skills include:

• Knowledge of working within the financial sector, preferably within the Retail space (Savings, Insurance, Onboarding / Account Opening, Servicing)
• Experience of managing stakeholders at all levels within an organisation
• Being able to act as an Agile coach and suggest improvements to the various Agile ceremonies

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role is based out of Knutsford.Purpose of the roleTo support the organisation, achieve its strategic objectives by the identification of business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities.ÂAccountabilities

• Identification and analysis of business problems and client requirements that require change within the organisation.
• Development of business requirements that will address business problems and opportunities.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that proposed solutions meet their needs and expectations.
• Support the creation of business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine the viability of proposed solutions.
• Support the creation of reports on project progress to ensure proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Creation of operational design and process design to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered within the agreed scope.
• Support to change management activities, including development of a traceability matrix to ensure proposed solutions are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.Share jobReasonable AdjustmentBarclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please reviewOur purposeWe’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.To find out more about Barclays’ strategy please clickEqual opportunitiesBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Right to work statementBarclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.This is Barclays ManchesterBarclays Knutsford is a world-class campus in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and at the centre of our global operations. The place where it all happens. The place where we deliver the technology, security and customer care that our personal and corporate banking customers rely on 24/7/365.A workplace like no otherOur redeveloped campus offers state-of-the art, collaborative workspaces set within 64 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by wildlife.Your commuteTo ensure our campus is accessible to everyone, we offer a shuttle bus from the local bus, tram, and train stations on weekdays.Much more than workThere are endless opportunities to socialise, pursue personal interests, visit the onsite gym, or join one of our many clubs and groups.Immersive eventsWe run amazing experiences, from firework displays to gigs, diverse celebrations and art & crafts sessions. There’s something for you.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.This is Barclays ManchesterBarclays Knutsford is a world-class campus in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and at the centre of our global operations. The place where it all happens. The place where we deliver the technology, security and customer care that our personal and corporate banking customers rely on 24/7/365.A workplace like no otherOur redeveloped campus offers state-of-the art, collaborative workspaces set within 64 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by wildlife.Your commuteTo ensure our campus is accessible to everyone, we offer a shuttle bus from the local bus, tram, and train stations on weekdays.Much more than workThere are endless opportunities to socialise, pursue personal interests, visit the onsite gym, or join one of our many clubs and groups.Immersive eventsWe run amazing experiences, from firework displays to gigs, diverse celebrations and art & crafts sessions. There’s something for you.Play/Pause Your browser does not support the video tag.Be you. Be valued. Belong.We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our “This is Me” series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.Application ProcessYour applicationWe’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1Your assessmentCovering your behaviours and ability at work. 2Your interviewExploring your past experiences and skills. 3Next stepWe’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4Working flexiblyWe’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.Barclays is built on an international scale.Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.Related contentRelated JobsKnutsford (United Kingdom)11 NovKnutsford (United Kingdom)15 NovGlasgow (United Kingdom), Knutsford (United Kingdom), Northampton (United Kingdom), Birmingham (United Kingdom), Greater Manchester (United Kingdom)

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Knutsford, Cheshire

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:26:04 GMT

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