Business Analyst

Essential Skills Business Analysis & Requirements • Conduct comprehensive business analysis and requirements definition in large, multi-stakeholder environments. • Gather, document, and validate user needs for planning, governance, and operational tools. • Lead discovery and analysis phases for enterprise, corporate planning, or programme projects. • Translate strategic objectives into functional and data requirements. • Develop business and data models for outcome-based planning and performance measurement. Process & Operational Improvement • Analyse and redesign business processes to improve efficiency, quality, and alignment. • Conduct detailed analysis to support process improvements, operational decisions, and “quick win” initiatives. • Implement process improvements using structured methodologies, including Six Sigma. • Propose rationalisation or switch-off for outdated systems, returns, or processes (e.g., API gateways, legacy files). Programme & Workstream Delivery • Plan, organise, and track detailed workstream activities and deliverables. • Drive out detailed scope and support prioritisation for programme delivery. • Identify, track, and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID). • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder discussions, and engagement sessions to gather insights and validate solutions. • Work flexibly within project and programme delivery frameworks, adapting to evolving organisational goals. Digital Tools & Technical Delivery • Migrate legacy files into modern architecture and develop migration strategies. • Evaluate rollout of software and digital tools (e.g., Power BI, M365) and standardise software delivery practices. • Assess and embed security controls across SDLC stages. • Produce clear documentation, process maps, requirements artefacts, traceability matrices, RAID logs, MI, and progress reports. Desirable Skills • Knowledge of Agile BA techniques: user story mapping, impact mapping, MoSCoW prioritisation. • Certification in BCS Business Analysis, Agile BA, or equivalent qualification. • Substantial project/programme environments involving business & IT change. • Experience of working in a regulatory environment. • Experience in Business Architecture, Business Change, or Testing. • Experience in regulatory programmes, data governance, or process improvement initiatives. • Business acumen in financial services or financial regulation. Key Responsibilities • Deliver business analysis, planning, and process improvement outputs across multiple programmes. • Support accelerated delivery of strategic initiatives in DTI, DAU, Enterprise Planning, and Smarter Regulator workstreams. • Ensure templates, tools, and workflows are simplified, standardised, and aligned to organisational requirements. • Enable faster, evidence-based decision-making and operational improvements across programmes. • Contribute to enterprise-wide planning, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.