Job description

Company details

Sopra Banking Software is the partner of choice for more than 1,500 financial institutions worldwide.

The rich variety of our software, the strength of our conviction and our passion for innovation enable us to support our clients on a daily basis and in their projects, as well as in their goals regarding financial inclusion.

Our customers, based in over 80 countries around the world, benefit every day from our technologies and software, as well as the expertise of our 5,000 employees.

Sopra Banking Software is a subsidiary of the Sopra Steria Group, a European leader in consulting, digital services and software development. With more than 46,000 employees, the Sopra Steria Group generated a turnover of €4.3 billion in 2020.

For more information, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram or visit www.soprabanking.com

Function

Are you about to graduate or do you have 1-2 years industry experience? We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic team. As a Graduate Business Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to analyse business processes, identify areas for improvement, and help shape our strategic initiatives. Collaborating closely with various departments and stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our performance and driving our success.

The SFP-W system started life from one software developer’s kitchen table evolving into a global brand, supporting some of the most prestigious names in banking and automotive and asset finance.

The Specialized Finance team is an eclectic mix of developers, business analysts, strategists, creatives, technicians, and consultants. Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds; from those with years of industry experience to graduates and school-leavers looking to start their careers in a dynamic and innovative marketplace.

What will the role involve?

After some initial training you will be working in a team on a live project, gaining hands-on experience of our operation, learning about our products, and gaining the many valuable skills that you'll need to ensure client’s needs are understood and projects are delivered to provide the most appropriate solutions. Here are some of the key skills that you will learn as part of the Graduate Business Analyst role:

An in depth understanding of our SFP-W product and its configuration

The ability to participate and run workshops to understand client requirements and document them to a high standard

Understanding where changes to the product are needed and working with our design teams to deliver these enhancements

Assist in test and fix phases of projects to ensure changes are delivered to a high quality

Why should you apply?

Individual mentoring and ongoing support throughout your entire SBS journey.

Excellent employee benefits

Great people and fun working environment – we hold monthly office mixers and out of work events giving all employees the opportunity to enjoy some time away from their desks and spend time with colleagues outside of working hours!

Cover Letter

When applying for this vacancy, please also attach a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying for the position of Graduate Business Analyst with Sopra Banking Software.

Profile

We look for people who are driven by results and have a clear aptitude for providing solutions for our clients. A passion to succeed is very important, especially if you can balance it with empathy for our diverse customers and understanding of what they really need. After all, this job is all about engaging with customers and finding new, creative ways to exceed their expectations.

Teamwork is a big part of life within Sopra Banking Software, so you must be someone who loves taking a collaborative approach and can recognise and acknowledge the contribution of others. You will also be able to motivate and inspire the people around you by bringing enthusiasm and positivity to everything you do.

Offer

By joining the Sopra Banking Software team you will enjoy a market competitive salary of £28,000 and our excellent rewards and benefits schemes including a 6% pension contribution, employee share scheme (buy one get one free), an option to buy or sell holiday days, medical insurance, critical illness cover, a health cash plan, and we offer flexible working arrangements to all employees, plus many more excellent benefits.

Sopra Banking Software are proud to be an inclusive employer. This role is supported by flexible working, based from our Bristol office we offer up to 3 days per week flexible remote working, with 2 days per week office based or on customer sites as required. All employees are supported to work from home with DSE assessments and IT equipment where required to be fully productive when remote working.

At Sopra Banking Software, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences, we value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. All personal information will be treated as confidential according to the Employment Equality act.

As part of our hiring process new employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. This is a straight forward credit check for CCJ’s, bankruptcy and a criminal record check, however if you wish to know more about what is or is not acceptable please ask our recruitment team.