About Northern TrustAs a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/Department: The Senior Consultant, Business Analysis is responsible for independently delivering Business Analysis activities for defined projects or workstreams.The initial assignment will support a major strategic programme involving artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies. The role will work with business, product, operations, technology and risk stakeholders to assess opportunities, define requirements and support solutions through testing and implementation.This is a generalist Business Analysis position. The successful candidate may also support strategic, regulatory, product, data, digital and operational-change initiatives as business priorities evolve.Analyse business problems, opportunities and expected outcomes.Elicit, document and validate:business and functional requirements;process and data requirements;business rules and controls;assumptions, risks and dependencies.Translate business needs into clear, structured and testable requirements.Work with business and technology teams to support solution design.Identify process, data, technology, operational and control impacts.Support test-scenario development, business testing and defect analysis.Maintain traceability from business need through requirements, testing and implementation.Support pilot planning, implementation readiness, adoption and value measurement.Manage assigned Business Analysis deliverables with limited supervision.Escalate unresolved requirements, risks, dependencies and decisions.Apply established Business Analysis standards, methods and templates.Use approved digital and AI-enabled tools to improve analysis quality and efficiency, with appropriate validation and human review.Scope and AccountabilityIndependently owns Business Analysis deliverables for a defined project or workstream.Works within an agreed project scope and Business Analysis approach.Accountable for the quality, completeness and timeliness of own deliverables.Collaborates with other Business Analysts but does not ordinarily direct or quality-review their work.Has no formal people-management or wider Business Analysis functional responsibility.Working knowledge of feasibility analysis, testing and operational readiness.Understanding of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methods.Experience in financial services or another regulated industry is desirable.Exposure to artificial intelligence, automation, data or digital products is desirable.Specialist AI-development experience is not required.Business Analysis, Agile or project-delivery qualification is advantageous.This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable AccommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.London, United KingdomType: Full time
Business Planning & Analysis - Senior Specialist in London employer: Northern Trust
Northern Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity. With over 135 years of financial expertise, employees are encouraged to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful philanthropic efforts in the community. The company's commitment to service, integrity, and expertise ensures that partners thrive in a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in securities finance.
