Senior Business Analyst

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location:London - Lombard Street Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type:Permanent

Seniority:Mid-Senior Level

About the role:

As a Senior Business Analyst at St. Jamess Place Management Services you will provide business analysis within a complex multi-faceted business environment. You will act as an adviser bringing to bear your industry experience to operate effectively in a fast paced business change environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop our practice and evolve over time ensuring our business analysis function remains world class!

What youll be doing:

• Developing the suitable artefacts demanded by the project programme or value stream
• Communicating and reporting effectively within the programme project or value stream and to the wider business analysis practice
• Demonstrating the accurate behaviours and acting as a role model for the BA practice
• Providing mentorship to support the growth and development of our Business Analysis Practice including guidance mentoring and sharing standard methodologies
• Managing the activities of other BAs within the programme value stream or project while ensuring the quality of their work
• Working effectively with the senior project team and collaborators conducting investigations planning and being instrumental in the success of the project
• Managing relationships with collaborators across different levels of seniority ensuring perspectives are recognized analysed and agreement is reached

About you:

You are a highly experienced Business Analyst with a proven track record in delivering complex business and technology changes within investment management environments. You excel at understanding business needs and managing collaborator relationships and youre passionate about mentoring and coaching less experienced BAs. Your expertise will help build our practice and drive successful implementations.

Essential Criteria:

• Business Analysis experience within Wealth Management Asset Management or Investment Management
• Demonstrated success in managing complex business and technology transformations within investment management settings
• Strong experience supporting fund launches closures mergers and restructures
• Deep understanding of collectives unit trusts Open Ended Investment Company and discretionary investment products
• Strong understanding of the investment operating model and key market participants such as Fund Managers Custodians Fund Administrators Transfer Agents Brokers Platforms and Market Data Providers
• Knowledge of the end-to-end investment lifecycle including order generation trade execution allocation settlement reconciliation valuation and corporate actions
• Experience facilitating workshops with senior collaborators including Heads of Investments Fund Operations Product and Regulatory teams

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience delivering change across Fund Administration Investment Data and Reporting solutions Investment Platforms and Portfolio Management Systems

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Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
As a businessregulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with theconduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to aninterview with SJP.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1