Transformation Business Analyst

Position: Change and Transformation Business Analyst (Contract)
Change and Transformation Business Analyst

Chester/Hybrid

6 months contract

Day Rate from £500 DOE via Umbrella Company

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and  starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work.

This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.

They are seeking a Change and Transformation Business Analyst to join their Operations Change and Transformation team within Global Markets on an initial 6 month contract. This role is hybrid working being office based 3 days a week, 2 days working from home, Monday to Friday, standard office hours, with occasional out of hours requirements.

The Role:

The key purpose of the Change & Transformation Business Analysis is to partner with the business & support partners with responsibility for prioritizing, sponsoring, and implementing multiple and varied change initiatives driven by business, legal, regulatory, compliance or market requirements.
The change portfolio includes a mix of strategic, discretionary, and mandated initiatives.
The discretionary items aim to improve the client experience, support revenue growth, reduce operating costs, improve processing efficiency/control, and support the delivery of new products and services.
Mandates are driven by legal, regulatory, compliance or market changes.

Experience and Skillset

Significant Business Analysis and Project Management experience working in project / change management in Investment Banking.
Knowledge of structured project management methods such as PRINCE2 or Microsoft Solutions Framework.
Knowledge of structured business analysis (e.g. 6 Sigma) techniques.
Product Knowledge: global markets products
Knowledge of sales/trading and post trade processing.
Previous global markets / regulatory projects experience.

Experience with DAIC and Agile methodologies. ​
Strong business partnering skills with individuals across the organization.
Deep understanding of regulatory changes, from Industry forums to Consultation Papers to final rule is advantageous.
Significant experience in working on impact assessment.
Previous experience in leading analysis working groups.
Previous experience in document clear reporting requirements with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently.
Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Experience in Industry forum participation is advantageous.
Educated to degree level

Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention