Junior Transformation And Change Analyst

Junior Transformation and Change Analyst (with Exchange Traded Derivatives)
Chester (Hybrid setting after training)
10-month initial contract (Until end of 2024)
£60,000 per annum
My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.
They are looking for looking for an Operations Analyst to join their Operations Strategy & Clearing Infrastructure Solutions (CIS) team to help drive and facilitate the change agenda for Futures and Options and OTC Cleared Operations. This role is an ideal entry opportunity for a team player who has worked in Financial Services in an operational capacity and is now looking to move onto change initiatives or learn a new product set.
Key Role and Daily Tasks:
* Supporting the Head of Strategy & CIS and EMEA based team in maintaining strong governance across a varied and diverse book of change.
* Running meetings with appropriate stakeholders for change projects, including agendas, supporting materials and meeting minutes.
* Providing high quality MI and updates to Executive Stakeholders, including support of Global Market Operations requests for information.
* Become EMEA champion for ETD initiative tracking in our client's change management tool (Horizon) ensuring datasets are up to date for latest status.
* Provide ad hoc support across Change book of work.
Core skills:
* Candidate should be intellectually curious, seeking to understand the impact of change on processes.
* Experienced in working independently, seeking steer and guidance as and when necessary-and with a track record of generating process improvement ideas.
* Confidence working with databases, SharePoint sites, PowerPoint and Excel is essential.
* Confident communicator who can establish relationships and gain credibility quickly across a wide variety of stakeholders.
* Well versed in production of high-quality documents used to communicate complex information succinctly to a wide variety of Stakeholders.
* Experience in Operations, Client Services or Finance line role in Financial Services - prior experience of managing change is not essential.
* Experience of Listed Exchange Traded Derivatives Execution or Clearing Operations is desirable but not essential, but candidates should demonstrate an appetite to learn about the product set and related processes.
Desired Candidate Qualities:
* Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and solutions.
* Experience in connecting with a diverse set of stakeholders to understand future business needs - is a continuous learner.
* Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
* Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.
If you are a highly motivated individual with the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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