Business Analyst (Change) - Financial Services

Are you a detail-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for driving transformational change in financial services? We're seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join a small but growing new change team, working on complex projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall business performance.

The Role

As a Business Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in analysing business processes, managing workstreams, and driving change initiatives from concept to implementation. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations while improving operational efficiency12.

Key Responsibilities

Process Analysis & Change Implementation

• Evaluate existing business processes, identifying areas for optimisation and efficiency improvements

• Analyse 'As-Is' processes and design Target Operating Models to streamline operations

• Lead requirements gathering workshops and one-on-one sessions to capture detailed business needs

• Support the rollout of internal process changes, system upgrades, and new policies

• Ensure changes meet UK regulatory requirements and internal quality standards

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Engage with senior stakeholders, including Relationship Management, Banking Operations, and Risk functions

• Develop strong working relationships across departments, guiding them through the change lifecycle

• Communicate complex ideas clearly, influencing decision-makers and leading Design Authority sessions

• Produce high-quality documentation, including business cases, requirements traceability matrices, process flows, UAT scenarios, and training materials

Project Governance & Risk Management

• Assist in drafting and supporting Business Cases for key initiatives

• Identify and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAIDs) within projects

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project alignment with strategic goals

• Work with vendors to manage external service providers and monitor performance

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a small or growing financial services firm, with the ability to work across multiple areas

• Strong understanding of UK financial regulations and compliance

• Expertise in process analysis, business transformation, and change implementation

• Ability to facilitate workshops, stakeholder discussions, and process mapping exercises

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

• Proficiency in tools such as MS Visio, JIRA, MS Project, and Office Suite

• Experience in Agile methodologies and working in dynamic environments

• Professional certifications such as IIBA, CBAP, BCS, Lean/Six Sigma (preferred)

• PMP, APM, or PRINCE2 certification (a plus)

What We Offer

• Location: London (Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office)

• Full company benefits package

• Opportunity to work in a growing team on transformative projects

If you're ready to take on a challenging role that will push your analytical and strategic skills to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in the financial services sector.