Senior Business Analyst

The vacancy

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Enterprise Change Team where you will plan, manage and investigate business situation analysis where there is significant ambiguity and complexity.

Working as part of the Enterprise Change our ideal team member will have strong knowledge of a wide range of tools and techniques along with experience of deploying them in complex and ambiguous contexts with excellent interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure holistic view adopted to identify and analyse wide-ranging problems and opportunities.
• Manage investigative work to enable feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and specialists to get information required for feasibility assessment.
• Plan and drive scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives.
• Manage the development of models that support strategic business objectives.
• Manage the creation of test cases and scenarios, ensuring they reflect realistic operational conditions and coverage needs.
• Translate. communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables.
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and is highly experienced at engaging with stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• Good understanding of business change and software development life cycles and approaches, and the concepts and practices required to implement effective information systems. Possesses a broad understanding of business and business skills, and understands the significance of commercial constraints.
• Able to apply business and technical expertise to assignments in other specialist areas and business domains

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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The company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering excellent and specialist service, and strength of established relationships, we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise, consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses, employees and customers, now and into the future.

Benefits

• Private medical
• Discounted health checks
• Stakeholder pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Purchase additional holiday