Lead Business Analyst

Job Opportunity: Lead Business Analyst at Cazenove Capital

About Cazenove Capital
Cazenove Capital is dedicated to managing the wealth of private individuals, families, and charities. As part of Schroders, a FTSE-listed global investment manager, we empower clients to invest wisely and achieve their financial ambitions.

About Our Parent Company, Schroders
As a leading global investment manager, we assist institutions, intermediaries, and individuals worldwide in their investment journeys. With a workforce of around 6,000 across six continents and over 200 years of experience, we continuously adapt to societal and technological changes while remaining focused on our clients’ success.

Our Location
Our headquarters in the City of London, established in 2018, places us at the heart of the UK’s financial hub, enabling flexible and efficient work close to our clients.

The Team
Cazenove Capital is one of the largest UK-based wealth management firms, serving private clients, families, charities, and select institutions. With offices across the country, we draw on the resources of the Schroders group and boast our own in-house investment team. We provide expertise in investment management, wealth planning, lending, and family office services, while embracing flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview
Schroders Wealth Management (SWM) is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to join our Change Management team. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Head of Change and will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with various business units to identify challenges and opportunities, document requirements, and develop solution strategies.
• Supporting project teams and stakeholders in implementing approved solutions.
• Ensuring the successful deployment of solutions into the production environment.
• Leading and mentoring other analysts within the team.

You should possess extensive experience in large-scale business change projects and have a thorough understanding of both front and back office processes, as well as effective stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree and relevant business analysis qualifications (Agile/Scrum, Rational, Waterfall).
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, delivering operational change across multiple business areas.
• Strong knowledge of wealth management, particularly concerning private clients, financial advisers, and charities, as well as familiarity with investment management securities and instruments.
• Expertise in business analysis best practices for eliciting and documenting requirements.
• Proficiency in applications and technologies relevant to wealth management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience facilitating workshops for senior stakeholders.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project delivery in both Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
• Preferred experience in Sustainability-related projects.

Diversity at Cazenove Capital
At Cazenove Capital, we are committed to providing excellent investment performance through active management. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture leads to better decision-making and greater success. We prioritise inclusion and diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.