Job Description
Overview:
SQS is the world's leading specialist in software quality. As an independent consultancy we are focussed on delivering excellence to our clients and therefore ensure that we have the best talent on-board to enable this. We are looking for consultants who are thought leaders, are naturally innovative, dynamic, self-motivated and collaborative to ensure we deliver to the highest standard.
Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, SQS Group employs over 4,600 staff worldwide across 27 countries. As an employee you will have the opportunity to work with our clients throughout the UK, across a variety of industries. If you are looking for a role that can offer well-structured career development, progression and exciting growth potential then we want to hear from you! SQS is a growing, fast-paced consultancy and always one step ahead of ever changing IT landscape.
Responsibilities:
Senior Business Analyst - FX
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with an FX Trading background looking for a new challenge and to step up in your career? As a Business Analyst you will be working in a client facing role in the banking industry focused on defining and implementing projects for large or complex projects.
Working closely with IT teams and key business stakeholders across a number of areas, the person should possess a demonstrable track record as a Business Analyst and representing the business.
Working within our client project teams, your primary responsibility will be to gather information from business stakeholders to define, prioritise and document a set of business and/or functional requirements to the SQS quality standard
You will work directly with our clients using your experience to identify and implement a suitable strategy in order to, elicit, analyse, document, validate and verify their requirements and to provide high quality advice and deliverables
You will be expected to manage and report to senior management levels within our clients to represent the SQS Quality Brand and the BA service
You will be responsible for leading, mentoring and supporting less experienced business analysts on site and within the SQS BA team
You will also work attentively with our other SQS quality services (functional, automated and performance testing etc) to deliver a seamless overall quality service
Qualifications
FX Trading background is essential
Experience in business change management
Strong analytical skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business challenges and translate them into benefits and operational requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders, including senior executives, managers and subject matter experts
Strong interpersonal skills to manage senior client stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills, logical and efficient thinking and strong attention to detail
What do I need to know before I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship (unless stated otherwise in the job description)
This is a consultancy based role so you will be based from a variety of client sites and therefore must be willing and able to travel UK wide for long periods of time. You will be expected to work in a number of locations across the UK for extended periods.
Interview process – 2-3 stages, including technical assessment as and when required
Some roles may require background checks and security clearance