business analyst Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Join a team that is working on a variety of business transformation projects and initiatives for the World's most innovative banks. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment with an analytical and logical mindset to understand complex processes, this could be the role for you.
Within our International projects Operations team, we have an opportunity for a Business Analyst Developer to develop technical solutions to support our International Private Bank Operations teams. The role will require considerable liaison with managers and teams across the business as well as the ability to develop solutions using Access, Excel, VBA, SQL technology as well as Jira, Tableau, Lucidspark, SharePoint etc. Experience of creating and supporting these types of developments within a banking environment would be useful, but is not essential.
Job responsibilities:
Being part of the Projects and Business Innovation Support team, you will help us implement our strategic vision through initiatives that help support the Business Transformation and modernize the processes and tools used. This role requires specific skills to design and build automation solutions (Alteryx, MS Access, Tableau, Xceptor, Lucidspark, Jira etc). In this role you are uniquely placed to build solutions for Operations or leverage our partners in Technology by designing the process and requirements for a Technology implementation. You will, among others perform the following tasks:
- Design and understand project processes, to drive strategic migration of existing Project management tools.
- Take the lead on enhancing Access / Excel developments to support various teams
- Act as central point of contact for internal development queries and issues for project team
- Establish a "best practice" chart for user developments and assist with its implementation
- Collaborate with Technology and Project teams to leverage funded Technology projects, where there are opportunities to implement a more effective and scalable technology solution when feasible
- Manage and prioritise initiatives that are requested by stakeholders,
- Solve Business Problems through Process Design, Technology solutions and Operations User Automation
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Knowledge of Relational Database modelling - advanced SQL knowledge, MS Access knowledge, ability to construct and maintain complex databases
- Advanced VBA knowledge, ease in handling all Access objects in code
- Good knowledge of Jira, Lucidspark, Tableau and SharePoint
- Proven experience in business analysis and driving operational change/system development
- Experience working with diverse teams and managing different stakeholders (with ability to interact with business users)
- Innovative thinking with excellent communication skills
- Previous experience in Banking Operations is a plus
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
