Lead Business Analyst

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service, partner with Deutsche Bank to support contingent recruitment processes.

On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for a Lead Business Analystfor a6 monthcontract based inLondon, hybrid working, 3 days per week on site.

Deutsche Bank is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

'Together we’re sharing new perspectives and transforming what it means to be a bank.'

Purpose of the role:

Working closely with traders, business stakeholders, Engineering Leads and delivery teams, you will combine project management and business analysis to deliver technology change across Fixed Income Trading. You will gather and translate business requirements into clear outcomes, manage delivery plans, risks and dependencies, and ensure effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as a key link between business and technology teams, you will support the implementation and modernisation of strategic trading platforms while meeting regulatory, operational and trading priorities across products including Interest Rate Derivatives and Bonds.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the full end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation, requirements gathering and solution design through development, testing, implementation, adoption and project closure.
• Partner with trading, business and technology teams to define objectives, capture requirements and ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.
• Act as the key liaison between stakeholders and engineering teams, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and delivery plans.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies and governance to ensure delivery remains on track and aligned to business priorities.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings and decision-making forums to drive progress, accountability and consensus across global teams.
• Analyse trading workflows, processes and data to identify improvements, optimise controls and support strategic technology initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery across developers, architects, Engineering Leads and business stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet functional and operational requirements.
• Oversee testing, defect management, implementation readiness and business adoption to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide clear and transparent project reporting, tracking milestones, deliverables and key risks throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support the modernisation of Fixed Income Trading platforms, balancing strategic transformation, regulatory commitments and day-to-day business needs.

The skills you’ll need:

• Previous Business Analyst and Project Management experience within Investment Banking or Capital Markets.
• Strong understanding of Front Office Trading and Fixed Income products.
• Knowledge of the full trade lifecycle, from execution through to settlement and reporting.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology change projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working across business and technology teams to drive successful outcomes.
• Ability to manage project scope, risks, dependencies and timelines.
• Comfortable working with multiple teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Deutsche Bank's values define the working environment they strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. They embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. They build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage their people to develop to their full potential.

The Bank promotes good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. They welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

This client will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

AMS's payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant. For more information on Giant, please follow this link: https://ams-giant-paye-introduction.

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