Job Title: Graduate Business Analyst

My client is the technical division of one of the world's largest banking groups. They conduct consulting, technical development, analysis and technical support to all business areas within the bank.

The role will provide essential learning in the area of application support within global financial markets. Within 18-24 months it is expected that the individual will be able to perform the responsibilities required of a Business Analyst.

This will include the ability to:

- Identify user requirements by working with a number of key individuals from business and IT, taking high-level business requirements through to a detailed functional specification
- Create supportable and efficient solutions in line with user requirements and IT standards
- Awareness and comprehension of IT road maps and strategic direction
- Test and implement phases of various ongoing and future projects
- Investigate and analyse through to resolution of support issues raised by the business
- Maintain regular contact with external suppliers and internal developers to facilitate resolution.

Candidates should have a high level of interest in learning about financial markets IT. They should be a quick learner, with the ability to question and challenge. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills are key, as is a high level of flexibility. The work environment is fast-paced and many priorities need to be balanced.

We anticipate that the successful candidates will be graduates in one of the following subjects:

- Banking and Finance
- Business Information Systems
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Management and Finance
- Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Accounting or another numerically-based area.

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