OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Risk Team where you will apply a broad range of business analysis tools and techniques to IT systems, complex calculation logic, treatment rules, data flows, integrations, and digital processes, operating effectively in both traditional and iterative / agile delivery environments.
Working as part of the Risk team our ideal team member will have previous experience in specialising in technology-led change, with strong capability across systems, data, and solution delivery along with excellent communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Investigates business situations involving IT systems, data, and digital processes, where there is complexity and ambiguity.
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Undertakes option short-listing and feasibility assessment, considering cost, delivery complexity, risk, and technical constraints.
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Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition, and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity.
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Develops models for complex and ambiguous business, system, and data scenarios.
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Defines acceptance criteria covering functional, non-functional, data, and process requirements.
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Acts as a key interface between business, technology, data, and delivery teams.
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Creates and maintains rule-to-requirement traceability and audit-ready documentation.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
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Previously investigated IT systems, data structures, and integrations.
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A strong understanding of software development and delivery lifecycles (waterfall and iterative/agile).
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An ability to develop clear models representing business processes, systems, and data.
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A strong logical, structured problem-solving approach.
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The ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Supported complex calculators, treatment logic, or rule-driven solutions.
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Strong experience producing regulatory traceability, data mappings, and audit-ready analysis artefacts.
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Worked in Agile / Scrum / Kanban or hybrid delivery environments, including backlog and story refinement.
IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:
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Worked with complex or legacy systems and enterprise data platforms.
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Exposure to regulated environments (e.g. financial services).
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Familiarity with modelling and documentation standards (e.g. BPMN, UML, data modelling).
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Worked with Snowflake.
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Experience with Informatica or similar data integration tooling.
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Hands-on use of modelling and collaboration tools such as Visio, Lucid, Miro, or equivalent.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
