Analyst Manager

Are you an experienced Analyst Manager who can lead a team of analysts, build strong third-party partnerships, and turn strategic ambition into successful outcomes? We're looking for a talented Analyst Manager to join our Bank Technology department at CAF Bank, part of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). What you'll do At CAF Bank, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Analyst Manager you too will play an integral part in what we do. As our Analyst Manager, you will shape and lead the Bank Technology Analyst function, building capability and driving excellence in requirements management, solution assurance and business analysis practices. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, delivery teams and strategic partners, you will help ensure that technology solutions deliver the right business outcomes, meet regulatory and governance expectations, and support CAF Bank's long-term strategic ambitions. As our Analyst Manager you will:

• Lead, coach and develop the Bank Technology Analyst function
• Define and embed analysis standards, methods and quality controls across the technology portfolio
• Elicit, analyse and assure business, functional, non-functional and technical requirements
• Provide assurance and challenge of solution designs, requirements and third-party deliverables
• Ensure requirements, solutions and testing remain aligned to agreed business outcomes
• Represent the Analyst function within delivery and governance forums, providing expert advice and recommendations
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of AI-enabled analysis capabilities
  
  This role is for you if you have experience in business analysis, systems analysis or technology change delivery, and are passionate about improving how technology solutions are designed, assured and delivered. We are looking for:
• Experience leading, coaching or developing Business Analysts and/or Systems Analysts
• Strong experience gathering, analysing and assuring business, functional, non-functional and technical requirements
• Confidence reviewing and challenging solution designs and third-party supplier deliverables to ensure quality and alignment with business outcomes
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams and external partners
• Strong understanding of requirements traceability, governance and quality assurance practices
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
  
  We are more than a bank. From the one-person causes to the large-scale organisations, we are the bank charities turn to. We believe in the power of good, and in treating the goals of charities as our own.
We are owned by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF connects charities with funds, and we at CAF Bank help charities to manage those funds. Our connection with such a long-established charitable organisation highlights how we believe in banking with purpose. Diversity and inclusion We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this. We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.


• Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
• Social impact benefit schemes