
Business Analysis Senior Associate
- Bournemouth
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understands diverse payment methods and transaction processes
- Develops and enhances operational procedures related to the product lifecycle, serving as an Operations Product Manager
- Stays up to date with the latest payment technologies, regulations, and industry standards
- Performs analysis of the current and target state architecture, proposes to-be processes, and conducts gap analysis to determine the degree of change required by business initiatives
- Coordinates across lines of business (Product, Operations, and Technology teams) and functions to achieve high-quality delivery
- Manages go-to-Operations readiness including documentation, training, and process alignment
- Collaborates with the Product Delivery Manager to execute key delivery tasks and identify ways to boost efficiencies
- Supports the completion of change management activities across functional partners and monitor adherence to the firm's risk, controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Develops and implements automation strategies, leveraging systems architecture knowledge to optimize processes and drive efficiency within the department
- Coordinates cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with diverse teams across the organization to align efforts, shares knowledge, and drives the successful implementation of business strategies
- Utilizes strategic thinking to evaluate potential scenarios, assesses risks, and makes informed decisions that have a direct impact on departmental outcomes
- Relevant experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in the payments industry
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, JIRA)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis with a focus on uncovering patterns and providing insightful reporting
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing automation strategies, with a strong understanding of systems architecture
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional collaboration, with experience in working with diverse teams across an organization
- Advanced strategic thinking skills, with a track record of evaluating potential scenarios, assessing risks, and making informed decisions
- Experience in providing coaching and delegation to team members, with a focus on empowering individuals and ensuring efficient achievement of objectives
- Provide quality service to customers through continuous communication
- Understand software delivery lifecycle and have skills in industry standard methodologies and related tasks
- Capability to leverage artificial intelligence and AI tools to enhance data analysis, uncover business trends, and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Proficiency in implementing automation solutions to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency
- Expertise in applying customer service and conflict management skills to understand client needs, resolve stakeholder issues, and facilitate effective collaboration
- Ability to craft clear and effective prompt writing to guide data analysis and ensure consistent outcomes
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative work environment by sharing knowledge and supporting team initiatives
- Competence in technology/process release management, with proficiency in using software applications, digital platforms, and other technological tools to solve problems and improve processes