Business Analyst
On site
Chester, United Kingdom
£ 400 / day
Freelance
07-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Business Analyst
Duration: 8 months, temp to perm
Location: Chester (fully office based initially moving to hybrid once settled)
Salary: £400 per day via Umbrella
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of banking? Our client, a leader in the financial services industry, is on the lookout for a talented Business Analyst to join their vibrant team. If you have a passion for data, governance, and delivering high-quality insights, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role:
As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Strategy & Clearing Infrastructure Solutions. Your expertise will help maintain strong governance across a diverse book of change, ensuring the highest quality of Management Information (MI) is delivered to executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the EMEA-based team to support governance and reporting processes.
Produce high-quality MI and updates for executive stakeholders.
Assist with ad hoc support across the Change book of work as needed.
Conduct process mapping and assessments of control packs.
Research and resolve issues within the line of business.
What We’re Looking For:
An intellectually curious individual with a continuous improvement mindset.
Proven experience in delivering clear and accurate MI with meticulous attention to detail.
Proficiency in SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel is essential.
A confident communicator who can build relationships across various sites and cultures.
Experience in producing complex MI within a large corporate environment is a must.
Previous experience in Financial Services is highly desirable.
If you are looking for a role where your skills will shine, and your contributions will make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of banking operations and take your career to new heights.
How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should ideally demonstrate evidence of the above responsibilities in their CV to be considered.
Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.
About the Company
At Pontoon, we go beyond the traditional to build future-fit workforces for our clients. Backed by the Adecco Group, Pontoon is the preferred architect of workforce solutions that will transform the working world. We deliver MSP, RPO, Services Procurement, Direct Sourcing, Talent Consulting, and Total Talent solutions. We help our customers design their workforces to be fit for the future and exceed their business objectives. We are a people-first organisation, committed to co-creating innovative and advanced solutions f... Know more
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