Senior BA/PM – Implantation – Funds – SWIFT – Connectivity

Project Manager – Business Analyst – BA – PM – Implementation – End to End – Client Facing

Our Client a Independent cross-border transaction network for the Financial Industry are looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager.

BA/PM Role & Responsibilities:
* Provide end to end project management leadership from requirements gathering to post implementation support
* Liaise with Business Sponsors to understand business priorities and requirements
* Day-to-day running of multiple projects through the entire project life cycle, within set timescales
* Provide subject matter expertise to the development team throughout the project life cycle
* Partner with development teams to ensure specifications and priorities are understood and project dependencies are known.
* Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
* Develop project plans and associated communications documents.
* Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
* Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
* Work closely with there clients to guide them through change.
* Create a knowledge base to mitigate the number of escalations to the Client Services Manager.
* Maintain there reputation for high-quality project delivery.

Key Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience in a client facing, financial environment
* Message Protocol, SWIFT, FIX, STP
* Extensive experience in business analyst or project management roles
* Experience managing project discovery phase, liaising with clients and users, facilitating workshops and documenting user requirements
* Experience at working both independently and in a team-orientated, collaborative environment
* Experience of Mutual Funds an advantage
* Experience managing multiple projects in an effective and efficient manner
* Proficient in Microsoft products-Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, MS Access
* Bachelor’s degree, professional project certification, or equivalent work experience preferred