Business Analyst (SOP’s)

Business Analyst (SOP’s) – London (6 Month FTC)

Role Overview

A leading investment management company in London is seeking a Business Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This position is crucial to support operational changes following a major company restructure. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in investment management, particularly in developing and optimizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs: Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures in line with company policies and methodologies, ensuring consistency across multiple business functions.
• Support Multiple Workstreams: Define and gather requirements, produce process maps, and develop data flow diagrams to support various operational areas.
• Business Process Modelling: Utilize strong knowledge of process modelling and lifecycle management to analyze and improve existing business systems.
• Data Analysis: Employ advanced Excel skills to analyze data and support decision-making.
• Risk Register Management: Assist in updating and managing the risk register, including following up with stakeholders for timely resolution of issues.
• Post-Migration Activities: Help in planning and managing activities following system or process migrations.
• Hypercare Participation: Join the hypercare working group, capturing meeting minutes and tracking action items.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues and remove bottlenecks in business processes.
• FCA Deck Coordination: Prepare and coordinate monthly updates for FCA regulatory submissions.

Experience & Qualification Requirements

RequirementDetails

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Business Analyst Experience

Minimum 2+ years in similar roles

Investment Management Experience

Essential, within FCA-regulated environments

SOP Development

Proven experience required

Process Modelling & Lifecycle Management

Strong understanding and practical application

Excel Skills

Advanced, for data analysis

Requirements Management

Experience with requirements gathering and analysis

Software Familiarity

Knowledge of relevant business and analysis tools

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve issues

Workstream Support

Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects

Right to Work

No sponsorship available; must have existing rights

Additional Information

• Location: London (on-site or hybrid, as required)
• Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term
• Eligibility: Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered (no sponsorship).

This role is ideal for a proactive business analyst with a background in investment management and a passion for process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.