Head of Systems Analysis Team
We are looking for an experienced Head of Systems Analysis Team to lead and manage a team of Systems Analysts, drive complex analysis processes, and ensure high-quality business and technical specifications.
This role combines people management, professional leadership, end-to-end systems analysis, and delivery ownership, working closely with business and technology stakeholders in a complex, multi-system environment.
Key Responsibilities
Direct management and professional leadership of a team of Systems Analysts
Mentoring, professional development, and implementation of standardized analysis methodologies
Establishing analysis processes, templates, standards, and best practices
Ensuring the quality, completeness, and consistency of analysis deliverables
Leading the end-to-end analysis process, from business requirements through handoff to development
Managing analysis deliverables and supporting Sprint / PI / quarterly goals
Identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and specification gaps
Working closely with Product Owners, Development, QA, and business stakeholders
Leading analysis of complex core and digital systems
Defining functional solutions and functional architecture
Preparing and reviewing complex business and technical specifications
Driving Agile methodologies and best practices across the analysis function
Improving analysis processes, knowledge management, and organizational standards
Defining quality metrics and leading continuous improvement initiatives
Reporting status, risks, blockers, and dependencies to management
Requirements
7+ years of experience in complex Systems Analysis – mandatory
2–3+ years of experience managing a team of Systems Analysts – mandatory
Proven experience in financial environments, including stocks, options, and financial products – mandatory
Proven experience writing complex business and technical specifications – mandatory
Experience with databases and data modeling – mandatory
Experience working with multiple interfaces and integrated systems – mandatory
Hands-on experience working in Agile / Scrum environments – mandatory
Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
