Strategic Business Analyst – Office of the COORole PurposeWe are seeking a highly capable Strategic Business Analyst to join the newly formed Office of the COO. This role is critical in supporting the execution of the firm’s strategic priorities by working directly with the executive management team and senior leaders across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded analyst experienced in supporting leadership teams with business case development, and strategic change delivery.Key Responsibilities
Partner directly with senior leadership to develop, understand, challenge, and validate key elements of the corporate strategy
Conduct structured analysis to assess the feasibility, impact, and value of strategic initiatives and priorities
Develop business cases, financial models, and qualitative assessments to inform leadership decisions
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations that enable robust, informed decision-making
Facilitate workshops and executive-level discussions to shape strategic initiatives
Produce clear, concise reporting, presentations, and briefings for senior leaders and governance committees
Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure execution is aligned with strategic objectives
Support impact assessments, risk analysis, and readiness planning.
5 to 10 years’ experience in a strategic business analysis role or similar within financial services, fintech, consulting, or a complex corporate environment
Proven experience working directly with executive leadership teams, supporting strategic decision-making and execution
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity and produce actionable insights
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in influencing senior stakeholders
Comfortable operating with ambiguity, working autonomously, and making informed decisions using imperfect or incomplete data; able to apply the 80/20 principle to balance thoroughness with timely delivery of high-impact outcomes
Skilled in leveraging industry best practices to set benchmarks, define success criteria, and guide change initiatives towards best-in-class outcomes.
Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and change management principles
Business Analysis certification (IIBA, BCS) or Strategy/Change qualifications are advantageous
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with attention to detail and strong execution capability
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities
Highly collaborative, proactive, and confident engaging at all levels of the organisation
A natural problem solver who can balance analytical rigour with pragmatic delivery
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:31:53 GMT
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