Job Description

Senior Business Analyst (Digital Product)

LSEG and Microsoft have entered an exciting strategic partnership for the development of next-generation data, analytics and cloud infrastructure solutions. Our customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs are evolving and so are financial markets. This partnership will transform the way customers discover, analyse and trade securities around the world. It will also advance our cloud strategy and build the improved resilience, efficiency and agility that our customers need. All of Microsoft\xe2\x80\x99s customers will also have access to our data and analytics capabilities through a single flexible infrastructure that is intuitive and responsive. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic strategic partnership, we look forward to considering your skills and experience.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team at the London Stock Exchange to contribute to the development of our digital products. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the digital transformation of the LSE, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine the vision and strategy for digital products, aligning them with the overall business objectives.
• Conduct business and data analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities, ensuring the LSE remains at the forefront of innovation.

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Elicit and document detailed business requirements, including functional and non-functional specifications, while conducting a thorough analysis of business processes, workflows and data structure to optimize the user experience.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather insights and perspectives from stakeholders, ensuring all relevant requirements are captured.

Solution Design and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software developers, designers, and quality assurance professionals, to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Providing ongoing support to the development team throughout the implementation phase.
• Create comprehensive solution design documentation, including user stories, use cases, process flows, and wireframes, to guide the development of the digital product.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business users, technology teams, and senior management, to understand their needs and priorities. While effectively communicating project progress and gathering feedback on deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, offering expert guidance and recommendations based on industry best practices and deep understanding of the LSE\'s business processes.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Collaborate with quality assurance professionals to define test scenarios and conduct thorough testing, including functional, regression and user acceptance testing, to ensure the digital product meets the highest quality standards.
• Identify and track defects, working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution and proper documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on digital products or financial technology.

• Proven experience in gathering and documenting complex business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques, such as user stories, process mapping and data modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, and experience working in cross-functional development teams.

Joining the London Stock Exchange as a Senior Business Analyst for digital products offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the financial industry through innovative digital solutions. With a focus on product vision and strategy, requirements gathering, solution design and stakeholder engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital offerings. If you are passionate about technology, finance, and delivering exceptional user experiences, we invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team at the London Stock Exchange.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose \xe2\x80\x93 driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth \xe2\x80\x93 in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone\xe2\x80\x99s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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