Innovation Analyst

A financial services business is seeking an Innovation Analyst to join the team, working remotely

Full Job Description

Your Company:

A revolutionary financial services business is collaborating with the talent acquisition team at NET Recruit, to search the market for an Innovation Analyst working in a remote capacity within the UK. As a business that is seeking to change the way that UK customers can access finances and transform their banking experiences, this company is leading innovations and initiatives in order to meet the vast requirements of the general public. They are a fantastic, forward thinking, yet inclusive business that puts its customers needs first.

This role will bridge several areas of the business, from the operational innovation to the product delivery of major financial initiatives. The position holder will be supporting the designers and planners by ensuring that the proposed solutions meet client expectations and are optimised in theory to work as efficiently as possible.

Your Role and Responsibilities

While in this position, your duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Delivery and Project Managers with the development of new and existing solutions, including managing the governance of pilots to control delivery and managing risk
• Providing support for the development and delivery of project plans
• Working alongside suppliers to ensure the satisfactory readiness and delivery of projects, as well as inputting into the supplier management process through feedback on supplier reviews
• Constantly reviewing data on solution performance to ascertain scaled roll-out suitability across the business
• Diving new solutions for the business where it is required, backed up by customer data regarding needs and by market information to demonstrate how possible solutions can meet customer needs
• Taking an active role in the development of processes for operations to enable pilot solutions for scaled deployment throughout the business network
• Providing support in managing the innovation budget and processes, including raising purchase orders and validating invoices
• Managing, documenting and preventing possible risks associated with the innovation and operations functions

What Will You Need To Apply:

Ideally, what this business is looking for is experienced operational professionals, with excellent change management exposure. It would be preferable for the applicant to have financial services or banking industry exposure, although this is not essential. It is highly important for any applicant to have exceptionally strong communication skills as there will be expectation to manage stakeholder expectations and liaise with numerous parties on a daily basis. You should have excellent business acumen and be able to provide insightful business analysis and advice to underpin important project decision making. No two days may be the same, so an adaptable, quick thinker whose worked within an agile environment will excel in this role.

What Will You Get In Return:

For this outstanding opportunity, there is a competitive salary on offer, which will be highly dependent on the level of experience and industry exposure possessed by the successful applicant. This will accompany a fantastic remuneration package including an above market rate and highly desirable pension contribution, over 15%; there will also be a great holiday allowance, plus the additional bank holidays on top. Alongside this, the applicant will be eligible to earn an attractive bonus if targets are met. This role is completely remote, with the possibility for the odd bit of travel here and there if required.

Additionally, there will be ample opportunities to drive your learning and development forwards, fully supported by the wider team and management. You'll have access to market leading training and development initiatives and be given the tools to advance your knowledge in the direction of your choosing. As this is an ambitious business, there will also be opportunities for progression within your career as well.