IT Core Platform Business Analysis Team Lead

Our client is a leading organisation supporting the capital markets and trading sector. Known for fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, the organisation values leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Business Analysis professional to lead a team, drive strategic projects, and engage with diverse business functions to deliver impactful solutions.

Role Overview:
The purpose of this role is to lead and develop a team of Business Analysts, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex business analysis initiatives within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring high-quality project outcomes that support the organisation's strategic objectives.

Key Skills & Experience:
• 5–10 years of Business Analysis experience within commodities trading organisations, investment banks, tier-1 consulting firms, or technology vendors serving capital markets.
• Proven experience supporting trading, risk, finance, or post-trade functions.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to query data independently for investigation and analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex business and technology change initiatives.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience owning requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of Business Analysts, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Establish and promote best practices, quality standards, and delivery methodologies within the BA team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Middle Office, Risk, Treasury, Finance, and Operations.
• Facilitate prioritisation discussions and support decision-making processes.
• Conduct business analysis by gathering, documenting, and managing requirements from inception through implementation.
• Translate requirements into user stories, specifications, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support operational activities such as issue resolution, data analysis, and problem-solving in a live environment.
• Operate effectively within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models and explore AI/GenAI tools to enhance project delivery.

Requirements:
• 5–10 years of relevant Business Analysis experience supporting trading or risk functions within commodities trading, investment banking, or similar sectors.
• Strong SQL skills with data investigation capabilities.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and driving change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Right to work in the applicable location.

Nice to Have:
• Experience with ETRM or trade lifecycle systems.
• Familiarity with system architecture, integration patterns, and solution design.
• Experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI/GenAI tools used in business analysis or project delivery.
• Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in leading impactful projects within a dynamic organisation, please apply now by sending your CV with the job title as the subject line to T.Wong@GravitasGroup.com. You can also connect via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasa-wong/