Agile Business Analyst - Global Trade Receivables Finance IT

Job description

Agile Business Analyst – Global Trade Receivables Finance IT

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If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

At HSBC, we are transforming technology in financial services, using the latest digital tools and methodologies to make our customers' banking experience simpler, better, faster and more secure.

To achieve this, we have many exciting challenges ahead and are looking for people with a real passion for what they would like to do. Working with some of the best technology talent we are searching for technologists and enablers that will help support us on this journey.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Agile Business Analyst. The role holder will play a key role in the delivery of Technology projects part of a significant commercial transformation within Commercial Banking IT.

The Business Analyst, with Traditional and Structured Trade Finance domain expertise will assist in shaping and executing the Banks strategic change agenda for Capital Optimisation and Distribution. They'll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders on the need & nature of change to leverage the opportunities and manage the challenges.

Key accountabilities:

· Working closely and collaboratively with our stakeholders and business users, turning their needs into User Stories, Refining the Product Backlog, assisting with Sprint Planning including User Story sizing and assignment of User Stories to Engineering Pods.
· Providing ongoing collaborative guidance and assistance to the development and implementation teams to ensure that the requirements are accurately implemented.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

·  Substantial experience as a Business Analyst, within financial services specifically a Tier 1 Global banking organisation.
·  Traditional and Structured Trade Finance exposure with experience of Capital Optimization and Asset Distribution is highly desirable.
·  Experience of working on Agile Projects, including but not limited to, User Story writing, wire-framing, Product Backlog Management and refinement, assisting with Sprint Planning, User Story sizing and assignment of User Stories to Engineering Pods.
·  Strong experience of Agile methodologies and frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
·  Demonstrable expertise and experience of using agile project management software e.g. Jira.
·  Demonstrable experience of stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills, demonstrating success in facilitating collaboration, influencing, communicating and negotiating at all levels.
·  Specific Technical Skills:
·  An understanding of technology and the Agile Delivery Framework.
·  An understanding of data and process modelling.
·  Effectively co-ordinate delivery of services involving elements delivered by other internal/external teams.
·  Experience of collaboration tools.
·  Assist with Test Planning & Implementation.

The base location for this role 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London.


You'll achieve more when you join HSBC

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.

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We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.