We're Synechron, a global consultancy Laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services. With over 14,500 members of staff across 17 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.
We're big enough to be taken seriously, yet small enough to operate with an agile, open, relationship-driven approach. Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we're not just putting bodies on seats.
As a Business Analyst (Capital Markets), you will play a critical role in defining and implementing business requirements and process realization diagrams to facilitate the transition from Legacy host-based systems to advanced platforms such as Finastra Fusion Midas and Oracle Flexcube. You will ensure the successful integration of the Oracle GL system across both global and regional architecture. You will collaborate closely with the Programme Manager, Project Manager, and various stakeholders to ensure that system requirements are clearly defined and achieved.
Having strong experience in market products, including Money Market, FX, derivatives, and other financial instruments, along with relevant market systems and platforms would be ideal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirements Gathering: Engage with stakeholders to gather detailed requirements for finance, deposit, banking operations, and market operations.
- Business Process Analysis: Analyze current processes and identify areas for improvement, aligning future state processes with project objectives.
- Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, use cases, process flows, and functional specifications.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders across regions to ensure alignment and project support.
- Project Leadership: Lead the feasibility study for the Deposit and GL Management System Replacement, ensuring alignment with MIT&BIT goals.
- Vendor and System Selection: Facilitate the evaluation and selection of deposit systems, collaborating with teams on shared service implementations.
- System Integration Management: Oversee the integration of global Oracle GL systems with EMEA-specific solutions, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
- Architecture Design: Work with architects to design an interface architecture that connects GL systems and deposit systems with customer channels and risk management solutions.
- Planning & Coordination: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure deliverables meet budget and scope.
- Software Development Oversight: Supervise the software development life cycle for the replacement system, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project timelines remain on track.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
- Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of new systems.
Qualifications and Skills:
- In-depth understanding of the software development process and project life cycle.
- Extensive knowledge of banking products and finance, along with a strong grasp of the regulatory environment.
- Domain expertise in Market Operations, with experience in financial instruments and relevant systems.
- Excellent business acumen and client-facing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with Finastra Fusion Midas/Oracle Flexcube/Oracle GL Applications.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with system integration and data mapping.
- Self-starter with a "can do, will do" attitude.
Recruitment London Boilerplate
Synechron's stunning top floor offices are located in London's bustling Square Mile, close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Bank. We're a stone's throw from the Bank of England and a five-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral.
Our open-plan offices feature breakout areas, innovation spaces and a stunning roof terrace with great views of the city! We're a friendly bunch and host regular summer and Christmas parties, and team-building activities.
Our flexible working policy means three days in the London office and two days at home - and we're happy to accommodate individual circumstances like school drop-offs and pick-ups (this will need to be worked out with your line manager).
Synechron's Diversity Statement
Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
