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I have had the opportunity to work within a variety of industries including Finance (Banking / FinTech), Retail (On-line), Insurance, and Defence (Royal Dutch Navy / NATO) and Consultancy (IBM) throughout my career. I have gained extensive experience of corporate and retail banking whilst working at NW Group, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, and The Co-Operative Bank.  I have also worked on large transformation programmes.  I strive to stay up to date on the latest changes and trends. I am passionate about helping my clients make informed decisions and providing them with the best possible service.

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Business Analysis Stakeholder Management Data Analysis
Skills
Business AnalysisData AnalysisPerformance MonitoringProblem SolvingProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder Management
Experience
Sep, 2022
Sep, 2023
senior business analyst
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial Services
As a Senior Business Analyst, I was responsible for supporting the delivery of SEPA Regulatory changes and the implementation of the Bank's New Payment Engine. I was responsible for documenting the SEPA regulatory requirements, liaising with delivery channels, identifying SEPA Strategic proposition, and reviewing current practices. I achieved the successful implementation of the Bank's New Payment Engine, the introduction of ISO20022, +CPBR and NPA, the generation of User Stories for SEPA Strategic, and the identification of areas of improvement.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Document SEPA regulatory requirements
  • Liaise with delivery channels
  • Identify SEPA Strategic proposition
  • Review current practices
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Implemented Bank's New Payment Engine
  • Introduced ISO20022, +CPBR and NPA
  • Generated User Stories for SEPA Strategic
  • Identified areas of improvement
Jan, 2018
Dec, 2020
senior business analyst
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Financial Services
As a Senior Business Analyst, I was responsible for creating a new bank, obtaining a German banking license, obtaining approval from service providers, and notifying regulatory bodies of branch closures. I managed the closure of branches in 6 months, obtained a German banking license in 6 months, drafted documents for the EU Subsidiary, and managed stakeholders from multiple departments.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Creating a new bank
  • Obtaining a German banking license
  • Obtaining approval from service providers
  • Notifying regulatory bodies of branch closures
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Managed the closure of branches in 6 months
  • Obtained German banking license in 6 months
  • Drafted documents for the EU Subsidiary
  • Managed stakeholders from multiple departments
Jul, 2022
Aug, 2022
senior business analyst
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Energy Crisis
As a Senior Business Analyst, I was responsible for working directly with SMEs across Verastar and the newly consumed business to identify commonalities across both people and processes. I documented findings and walked through findings with key stakeholders for approval of the 'as-is' and define the 'to-be' state with principal SMEs. I captured new roles & responsibilities (people), processes and system requirements via workshops and managed delivery of the 'new world'. I also documented and defined new Customer To-Be process highlighting touch-points between each divisions within Verastar to eliminate issues identified. I worked closely with off-shore delivery teams to deliver this seamless customer journey via Salesforce.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Identify commonalities across people and processes
  • Document findings and walkthrough findings
  • Capture new roles & responsibilities
  • Define new Customer To-Be process
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Identified quick wins
  • Managed delivery of the 'new world'
  • Highlighted touch-points between divisions
  • Delivered seamless customer journey
Jan, 2021
Jun, 2022
senior business analyst
TechnologyTechnology
Software Solutions
As a Senior Business Analyst, I have been responsible for reviewing existing working practices and procedures for the delivery of all technical change between the Business and third-party software suppliers, introducing new practices and procedures, working collaboratively with third-party software suppliers to deliver detailed changes, and conducting standard Business Analyst activities such as requirements gathering, process mapping, and workshops.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Review existing procedures
  • Introduce new practices
  • Collaborate with suppliers
  • Requirements gathering
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Delivered detailed changes
  • Process mapping implemented
  • Successful workshops conducted
  • System design improved
Jun, 2017
Dec, 2017
business analyst
TechnologyTechnology
Software consultancy
As a Business Analyst, I have been responsible for reviewing existing working practices and procedures for the delivery of all technical change between the Business and third-party software suppliers. I have introduced new practices and procedures, such as requirements catalogue, change requests, approval process, technical and system design, and testing (OAT, SIT and UAT). I have also been working collaboratively with third-party software suppliers (on-shore and off-shore) to deliver detailed changes to the company's proposition. My other duties included standard BA activities such as requirements gathering, process mapping (as-is and to-be), and conducting workshops.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Review existing practices
  • Introduce new practices
  • Collaborate with suppliers
  • Gather requirements
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Delivered technical changes
  • Mapped processes
  • Conducted workshops
  • Improved procedures
Jan, 2017
Jun, 2017
business analyst
TechnologyTechnology
Software development
As a Business Analyst, I have been responsible for reviewing existing working practices and procedures for the delivery of all technical change between the Business and third-party software suppliers. I have also introduced new practices and procedures including a requirements catalogue, change requests, approval process, technical and system design, and testing (OAT, SIT and UAT). I have worked collaboratively with third-party software suppliers (on-shore and off-shore) to deliver detailed changes to the company's proposition. My standard BA activities have included requirements gathering, process mapping (as-is and to-be), and conducting workshops.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Review existing processes
  • Introduce new practices
  • Collaborate with third-party
  • Standard BA activities
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Created requirements catalogue
  • Developed approval process
  • Delivered detailed changes
  • Conducted workshops
Jan, 2015
Sep, 2016
business analyst
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Business Solutions
As a Business Analyst, I have reviewed existing working practices and procedures for the delivery of all technical change between the Business and third-party software suppliers. I have introduced new practices and procedures, such as a requirements catalogue, change requests, approval process, technical and system design, and testing. I have worked collaboratively with third-party software suppliers to deliver detailed changes to the company's proposition. I have also conducted workshops, gathered requirements and mapped processes (as-is and to-be) to improve business practices.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Review existing working practices
  • Introduce new practices
  • Collaborate with suppliers
  • Gather requirements
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Delivered detailed changes
  • Mapped processes
  • Conducted workshops
  • Improved business practices
Sep, 2016
Dec, 2016
business analyst
TechnologyTechnology
Tech-focused
As a Business Analyst, I was responsible for gathering and documenting user requirements, identifying and resolving system issues, providing guidance on business process changes, and supporting the development of technical solutions. Additionally, I was able to identify areas of improvement and provide support to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Analyzing business requirements
  • Developing solutions
  • Identifying areas of improvement
  • Providing support to stakeholders
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Gathered and documented user requirements
  • Identified and resolved system issues
  • Provided guidance on business process changes
  • Supported the development of technical solutions
Sep, 2012
Nov, 2014
business analyst
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Business Analysis
I worked in this role for 3 years, gathering and analysing data, developing business models, identifying trends and insights, creating reports and presentations. Through my work, I have improved efficiency of processes, identified key business opportunities, developed strategies for growth, and created successful business plans. Unfortunately, I had to leave due to a broken shoulder and my inability to travel.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Gathering and analysing data
  • Developing business models
  • Identifying trends and insights
  • Creating reports and presentations
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Improved efficiency of processes
  • Identified key business opportunities
  • Developed strategies for growth
  • Created successful business plans
Nov, 2014
Dec, 2014
business analyst
TechnologyTechnology
Data-driven
As a Business Analyst, I was responsible for analysing business data, developing insights and recommendations, creating reports and presentations, and monitoring and evaluating performance. I achieved success by identifying process improvement opportunities, developing reports and presentations, analysing business data and trends, and providing insights and recommendations.
Key responsibilities Key responsibilities
  • Analyzing business data
  • Developing insights and recommendations
  • Creating reports and presentations
  • Monitoring and evaluating performance
Key achievements Key achievements
  • Identified process improvement opportunities
  • Developed reports and presentations
  • Analyzed business data and trends
  • Provided insights and recommendations