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Business Analyst

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Main Responsibilities

We have identified the need for a business analyst who will play an instrumental part in our transformation journey, specifically within our payments area as we undertake a rationalisation and modernisation of our payments technologies.

The successful candidate must have proven payments operations experience in a banking environment. They must be familiar with payments technologies, channels, processes, and payment types, including CHAPS, BACS, SEPA, Faster Payments, International SWIFT, Cheques and Cash.

They will also be across the latest payments industry regulations and standards. Ideally, candidates will also have experience of the vendor selection process and working with third party system providers.

Successful candidates will be knowledgeable of latest digital technologies and service offerings, latest software implementation practices and security needs. They will be skilled at process re-design, internal stakeholder management, at all levels, and third party engagement. They will be able to perform suitable feasibility assessments and will be expert in requirements definition and management, including the ability to manage transitional requirements and all forms of business readiness.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a highly experienced business analyst to support our IT modernisation journey and it could mark a significant career milestone for the right candidate. It is also a lengthy programme in duration, and so the successful candidate must be a great team player, must be adaptable and know how to get the most out of their team members, with the ability to work autonomously if required.

General responsibilities

Advise on the business analysis work approach within a business area (see skills sections below), also demonstrating a hands on approach by performing business analysis work within an agile delivery team.
Setting standards including business analysis governance and guidelines, with a potential opportunity to be part of a Centre of excellence.
Stakeholder management, including owning stakeholder relationships where business analysis interaction is involved.

Ideal Candidate

Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…

Requirements definition and management
Business analysis planning and approach
Investigation and problem analysis
Business process improvement including BPMN
Feasibility assessment and business case development
Stakeholder relationship management
Business change deployment
Systems analysis
Testing support
Methods and tools

Company Information

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information

At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

There will be a one stage interview process.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

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