We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Wealth Digital Products and Proposition domain, supporting Order Management and Trading platform capabilities.

The role will focus on understanding business needs, analysing front-to-back order and trade lifecycle processes, translating requirements into clear delivery artefacts, and supporting successful implementation of platform enhancements. The successful candidate will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, business stakeholders, front office, dealing, operations, compliance, risk, testing, and support teams to deliver practical, well-controlled, and scalable solutions.

While Equities experience is beneficial. We welcome candidates with strong Order Management System, trading platform, or trade lifecycle experience across similar asset classes such as Structured Products, Fixed Income, FX, Funds, or other investment products. The key requirement is the ability to analyse complex product and platform workflows, identify business and control impacts, and convert requirements into delivery-ready outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration*

• Drive the delivery and enhancement of Fixed Income trading platforms in line with the Wealth Digital Products roadmap, ensuring alignment with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners and technology leaders to identify platform gaps, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and prioritise feature development based on business value and risk assessments.
• Lead solution exploration to harmonise trading workflows, simplify order management processes, and improve operational efficiencies across multiple asset classes.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic initiatives aimed at digital innovation in trade execution and portfolio management.
• Support prioritisation and delivery planning activities, ensuring readiness for successful platform enhancements and deployments.

Comprehensive Business Analysis & Delivery Support*

• Conduct thorough requirements elicitation and validation from diverse stakeholders, including front office, dealing desks, advisory, compliance, operations, and technology teams.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, user stories, process diagrams, and control matrices that precisely translate business needs into development-ready formats.
• Analyze and document the end-to-end trade lifecycle—covering order capture, validation, execution, allocation, booking, settlement, and reporting—ensuring that system changes are comprehensively scoped.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs, clarify acceptance criteria, and verify alignment with business outcomes and regulatory mandates.
• Partner closely with engineering, testing, architecture, and support units throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure clarity and fidelity of requirements.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing efforts, manage defect resolutions, and support release readiness and post-implementation performance assessments.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications, enablement activities, and training programs to foster operational preparedness for new releases.

Please note, the specific label for this section was not provided; however, the following additional competencies and attributes represent essential qualities for success in this role:

• Analytical Acumen: The ability to dissect complex processes and data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders, simplifying technical concepts, and advocating for optimal solutions.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactively addressing challenges with innovative and pragmatic approaches within fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability: Comfort in managing ambiguity, adjusting priorities, and embracing change to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaboration: Working inclusively and respectfully with colleagues across global and multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives.

This section also lacked a defined label. Here we provide additional role expectations and professional attributes that elevate contribution quality:

• Ownership and Accountability: Taking responsibility for deliverables and outcomes within your remit, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.
• Client Centricity: Keeping the needs of internal and external clients at the forefront to deliver intuitive and valuable solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Embracing ongoing development to deepen domain expertise, technological proficiency, and agile methodologies.
• Ethical Integrity: Upholding compliance, confidentiality, and ethical principles in all aspects of work.
• Technical Proficiency: Leveraging tools and technologies effectively to enhance analysis, documentation, and collaboration.

Skills and Experience

• Software Product Business Knowledge
  Deep understanding of software product lifecycles, including deployment, user adoption, and scaling challenges, particularly within financial services technology domains.
• Requirements Analysis
  Expertise in employing diverse elicitation techniques such as interviews, workshops, prototyping, and data analysis to capture and articulate comprehensive business and system requirements.
• Software Change Request Management
  Experience managing and prioritising change requests, balancing customer demands, regulatory compliance, and technical feasibility.
• Scrum and Agile Methodologies
  Proven ability to operate within agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery aligned to business priorities.
• Release Management
  Knowledgeable in planning, coordinating, and executing application releases with thorough documentation and change controls to minimise risk.
• Application Delivery Process
  Skilled in applying formal project and delivery frameworks to ensure timely, quality deployment of software solutions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline, or commensurate professional experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience within IT roles in the financial services sector, with at least 3 to 5 years focused on product specialist functions, business analysis, or delivering technology solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in Fixed Income financial instruments, associated trading workflows, and Order Management System (OMS) processes.
• Track record in supporting product enhancement initiatives and leading change delivery in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Proficiency in crafting detailed requirements documentation, user stories, process models, impact assessments, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience in coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional validations, defect lifecycle management, and implementation readiness assessments.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence, advanced Excel, SQL, or comparable technologies utilized in product and delivery workflows.

Core Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates proactive behaviour in identifying solutions and delivering results efficiently.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with others, fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Customer Focus: Prioritises the needs and satisfaction of clients and stakeholders.
• Gives Clarity & Guidance: Provides clear direction and constructive support to colleagues and teams.
• Manages Ambiguity: Maintains composure and decision-making capabilities in complex or uncertain scenarios.
• Develops Talent: Invests in personal growth and mentors others.
• Drives Vision & Purpose: Aligns activities with strategic objectives and inspires commitment.
• Nimble Learning: Quickly assimilates new knowledge and adapts to change.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound, timely decisions informed by data and judgement.
• Courage: Willing to challenge the status quo and advocate for necessary changes.
• Instills Trust: Builds confidence through reliability, honesty, and transparency.
• Strategic Mindset: Sees the big picture and plans effectively for the long term.
• Technical Competencies: Demonstrates expertise in relevant technical skills and domain knowledge necessary to excel in the role.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank with a heritage spanning over 170 years, combining agility with global scale to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, underpinned by a commitment to ethical conduct and innovation.

We embrace inclusive values that foster a supportive, dynamic culture where individual talents are celebrated and collaborative efforts fuel sustained growth and long-term success. Working with us means being part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to making a positive difference for our clients, stakeholders, and each other.

Our guiding behaviours encourage us to:

• Do the right thing: We act with integrity, are assertive when necessary, challenge constructively, and place clients at the centre of all we do.
• Never settle: We pursue continuous improvement and innovation, striving for simplicity, excellence, and learning from all experiences.
• Are better together: We value diversity, encourage inclusivity, and collaborate effectively to build sustainable futures.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your holistic wellbeing and professional growth with a competitive remuneration package aligned to our Fair Pay Charter.

• Comprehensive benefits including core bank-funded retirement savings schemes, medical and life insurance, with additional flexible and voluntary benefits tailored to your location.
• Generous leave options that promote work-life balance including minimum 30 days combined annual and public holidays, parental/maternity leave up to 20 weeks, sabbaticals up to 12 months, and volunteering leave allowing up to 3 days per year.
• Flexible working arrangements that enable a mix of home-based and office presence to suit your needs and optimise productivity.
• Proactive mental health and wellbeing support through access to digital wellbeing platforms such as Unmind, resilience development programs, global Employee Assistance Programmes, mental health first aiders, and extensive self-help resources.
• A culture of continuous learning with diverse opportunities for reskilling, upskilling, and accessing cutting-edge physical, virtual, and digital learning platforms.
• An inclusive workplace that champions diversity and values each individual's unique perspectives, ensuring all colleagues feel respected and empowered to thrive.