Business Analyst - Financial Services

Business Analyst

Company Summary

We handle enquiries from thousands of people each month and our services have helped thousands of people to regain control of their financial lives. We continuously campaign to have the whole debt industry regulated more tightly to protect consumers.

We offer independent advice, completely free of charge, to anyone who wants it. That's how we aim to sustain our vision of being the UK's leading provider of advice and solutions to over-indebted consumers. 

Based in Adlington, Lancashire we have enjoyed a sustained period of successful growth and profitability providing best advice and a full range of practical solutions in the debt solutions market.

Our standards are high and we aim to recruit the best calibre candidates who will grow and develop as the company develops.

Candidate Summary

The role reports directly to Head of Business Change and involves working closely with all areas of the business, both internally and 3rd parties, turning initial into a business case and once approved into functional requirements that

meet user, developer and test needs. It will involve gaining a full understanding of how the Business Systems are used in managing the operation.

·         The role will have no direct reports but excellent relationship skills are a must as they will be crucial in working with the operation and 3rd party suppliers.  The candidate will need to be a good communicator, comfortable operating in a fast

       changing environment, with a hands-on approach and a willingness to take on a broad range of responsibilities.

·         You will be an ambassador for a structured approach to the project lifecycle and assist with the development of more junior team members

·         Strong stakeholder and client/supplier management skills are required

Main Duties

• Collecting, understanding, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, and translating these into functional specifications for developer and test team needs
• Producing Business Cases to assist with solutions to business challenges and in their prioritisation
• To provide the link between the customer, development team and any third party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle
• Working with Project Manager to provide updates showing progress against outstanding milestones, resource requirements, risks, issues and dependencies
• Assisting business areas with process improvement plans

Personal Qualities

• Professional and approachable
• Discreet
• Well organised and methodical
• Self-starting and flexible
• Able to prioritise workload, remain organised while meeting challenging deadlines.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer Service

Specific Skills

• Proven track record in Business Analysis as part of project delivery is a must
• Excellent understanding of the ?Project Lifecycle?
• Proven track record of interacting directly with end users
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• MS Office tools
• Well organised with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under the pressure of ?live issues? to achieve logical plans for resolution
• Good financial awareness
• Willingness to travel to 3rd party sites within the UK if required

Closing Date

All applications must be made in writing with a covering letter detailing currently salary and benefits, salary expectations and a current CV. 

Applications must be received by 12.00 Noon on Monday 22nd June 2009. 

Selection Process

The selection process for this role will consist of two stages. 

Shortlisting will take place on w/c 22nd June.  If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to attend a selection date on 26th June, which will consist of:  

·         A personality profile assessment (10 minutes);

·         A Scenario (case study approach) which may involve a presentation (20 minutes preparation)

·         A Competency Based Interview (90 minutes); 

Stage One is likely to last around 2 hours.  Candidates who successfully pass this stage may be invited to attend a second interview at a later date.

Job Details

·         Successful candidates will be based in Fairclough House, Adlington, Lancashire

·         Salary for the role £30,000 - £35,000 depending on level of experience

·         Holidays ? 25 days + 8 public holidays

·         Up to 3% matched contributory Pension Scheme

·         Save as You Earn Scheme

·         Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme

·         Generous Bonus Scheme

·         Free four times salary Life Assurance

·         Employee Discount Scheme

·         Recommend a Friend Scheme

·         Childcare Vouchers

·         Optional Dress Down Days

·         On-site Canteen

·         Free Hot Drinks

·         Corporate Gym Membership

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         Free Internet Access

Hours of work ? 37.5 hours per week between 8am and 10pm Monday - Sunday

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