Business Analyst: Environmental Social Governance / Impact

Job Description

Tilney Smith & Williamson is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group. With £56 billion of assets under management (as of November 2021), we rank as the third-largest UK wealth manager measured by revenues and the sixth-largestprofessional services firm ranked by fee income (source: Accountancy Age 50+50 rankings, 2021).We are driven by our purpose to place the power of good advice into more hands for both individuals and businesses. Our purpose is supported by our 3 core values:Personal - we treat you as an individualPartnership - we go further togetherPerformance - we strive for moreWhat will you be doingWere seeking a talented individual to join our team in London. Tilney Smith & Williamson has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility. The groups corporate responsibility framework and activities are overseen by the Corporate Responsibility Committee,which are divided into four pillars: environment, responsible investment, people, and charities and communities.Reporting into the Responsible Investment project manager, the Business Analyst will support the Responsible Investment project in defining, documenting, and assessing Responsible Investment business and regulatory requirements. As part of this core role,the Business Analyst will be supporting and managing one or more working groups.Post requirement definition, the Business Analyst will be responsible for coordinating activities with IT/DTS and Investment Management colleagues through the system development lifecycle as well as supporting with training and handover to BAU (BusinessAs Usual) documentation.The initial focus will be on capturing investment requirements for imminent regulatory changes as these will result in a set of new processes in 2022. There will then be an ongoing need to document evolving regulatory requirements as the regulations in ESGand responsible investment are being finalised or further developed (SDR).As a Business Analyst, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Documentation of the long-term implications of integrating Responsible Investment into the client and Investment processes. Working closely with senior members of Investment Management, address ESG/Responsible Investment business requirements that willunderpin the RI project activities and priorities, including: Stakeholder management: understanding the processes and teams impacted by the ESG regulatory developments and ensuring they are engaged and kept informed throughout the project. Working group coordination:liaising with Investment Management SMEs, manage one or more working groups as defined as part of the Responsible Investment Project. Understanding the TSW ESG/RI client journey and document requirements to capture ESG client preferences in our onboarding,portfolio construction, reporting and oversight functions
• Understanding and documenting the impact on relevant investment components (data, system, process) that will need to incorporate further ESG/Responsible Investment considerations and data capabilities. Understanding and documenting Responsible Investmentrisk process and system requirements, especially in relation to climate change and scenario analysis. Working closely with the proposed Responsible Investment Data Analyst to obtain data-based information that will inform and support the definition of ourlong-term business requirements.
• Acting as a specialist point person between the investment teams and IT/DTS.
• Ensuring business requirements are clearly understood and interpreted by the relevant stakeholders (IT/DTS, investment subject matter expertsetc.). Coordinating implementation of business requirements with the relevant stakeholders through relevant projectphases. Coordinating testing activities between IT/DTS and the investment SMEs, escalate issues and backlogs as appropriate.
• Working with relevant stakeholders to design required process change documentation, e.g., training material, procedures, and policy updates. Ensuring handover to BAU on implemented changes is documented, well communicated and managed. Supporting the RIproject manager in day-to-day project reporting for the working groups they are managing.
• Leading by example displaying strong values and beliefs and a commitment to encouraging individuals to operate within clearly defined ethical boundaries and put the client at the front of everything that they do.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Business Analysis experience in the financial sector, including experience of implementing regulations within a front office function and/or client solutions.

• Front office wealth management experience as the role will involve integrating Responsible Investment into front office processes
• Knowledge of key ESG trends and best practice, with experience implementing current and emerging ESG and sustainable finance frameworks and standards (e.g., UN Principles for Responsible Investment, UK Stewardship Code)
• Desirable experience and knowledge of the following EU/UK emerging regulations such as the EU Taxonomy, EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), TCFD for climate related disclosures
• Business analysis qualification (BCS, IIBA, PBA, AgileBA)

As a colleague here at Tilney, Smith & Williamson, you will have access to benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of our society and clients. We are committed to providing a work environment where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individualsand feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please let your recruiter know.