Senior Consultant , Business Analysis x 2

Senior Consultant , Business Analysis x 2

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Locations: Limerick, Ireland; Dublin, Ireland

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R133558

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

About the Role:

As a Senior Consultant within the Business Analysis team of our Product Development department, you will play a crucial role in driving the strategic direction and development of our asset servicing solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, you will conduct feasibility analysis on new products and product enhancements to determine their viability and potential impact on the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis of client requirements, business processes, and market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive solution designs in collaboration with architecture and technology teams, including functional specifications, wireframes, and process flows.
• Evaluate the feasibility of new products and enhancements by assessing market demand, technical feasibility, resource requirements, and potential return on investment.
• Contribute to the definition of the operating model for new products and enhancements, including processes, roles and responsibilities, and technology infrastructure requirements.
• Provide oversight to operational readiness for new products and enhancements by collaborating with operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks and issues related to product development initiatives and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with QA teams to review test plans and ensure the quality and reliability of deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Business Analysis team and across the organization.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Several years of experience in business analysis, product development, or related roles within the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, agile practices, and software development lifecycle.
• Certification in business analysis (e.g., BCS, CBAP, PMI-PBA) and project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!

Reasonable Accommodation:

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements.