Business Analyst (Corporate Actions)

Job Description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Business Analyst (Corporate Actions) for an initial 6 month contract based in London with remote work available (Hybrid).

Purpose of the Role:

As a Business Analyst you will join a technology team specialising in Corporate Actions. This role will focus on a strategic transition project involving the replacement of an existing system and the implementation of a new, streamlined solution. You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless transition, requiring a strong blend of analytical skills, stakeholder management, and adaptability to deliver tangible results. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suitable for someone who can navigate intricate processes, thrives on learning quickly, adapting to new challenges, and bringing structure to evolving projects.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Business Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather, analyse, and document requirements for decommissioning the system.
• Process Mapping: Develop detailed process flows and identify dependencies, gaps, and areas of risk during decommissioning lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Impact Assessment: Analyse the impacts of the system being replaced on upstream and downstream systems, including Corporate Actions workflows.
• Solution Validation: Support the design, testing, and validation of solutions to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
• Project Support: Assist the project manager in maintaining project plans, status reports, and issue resolution logs.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all decommissioning activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

What we require from the candidate:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services or technology sectors, with a focus on Corporate Actions or similar domains.
• Hands-on experience in system transitioning projects or similar decommissions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio etc).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks working with teams across multiple time zones.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a track record of learning new systems and processes quickly.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of Corporate Actions workflows, including dependencies and operational risks is desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in Corporate Actions (e.g., ISO 15022/20022 standards) is desirable.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.


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