Aubay UK is looking for a Business Analyst to join on a 6-month contract (inside IR35), with a background in financial services to support our client’s ongoing projects by managing change requests from the business, including system enhancements, bug fixes, API changes, etc. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to elicit and document requirements, analyse business processes, and propose effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency. As a Business Analyst, you will serve as a crucial link between the business stakeholders and the technical team, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of objectives. Aubay is seeking a dynamic and flexible Senior IT Business Analyst to join a critical infrastructure and cyber security programme for a leading financial services client. This role involves supporting IT security upgrades and migration projects, with end-to-end responsibility for requirement gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management, bridging the gap between business and technical teams. The successful candidate will work across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite in Solihull three days a week; this is a non-negotiable requirement. Required Skills and Experience: • 4+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in the financial services sector. • Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including full project lifecycle (SDLC). • Strong track record in gathering and agreeing functional and non-functional requirements. • Demonstrable experience in analysing and documenting complex business processes. • Experience creating structured documentation such as process flows, use cases, data models, and user stories. • Hands-on experience with system and user acceptance testing, including test planning and execution. • Familiarity with data analysis techniques and tools. • Experience producing requirements specifications for IT systems and translating business needs into technical documentation. • Proven ability to run workshops, interact with end users and stakeholders across all levels. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Jira, Confluence, and Visio. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Business Information Systems). • ISEB Foundation in Business Analysis or equivalent. Desired Skills and Experience: • Project management skills and a solid understanding of project lifecycle phases. • Understanding of development cycles and SDLC best practices. • Experience with company data governance and an understanding of enterprise data elements. • Practitioner-level BA certifications (ISEB Diploma, IIBA CBAP/CCBA). • PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar project certification. Role Responsibilities: • Capture, analyse and document business and technical requirements for infrastructure and security initiatives (e.g. system upgrades, migrations, access management). • Liaise between IT teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment of goals. • Produce functional and non-functional specifications, process maps, and user stories. • Support test teams with test planning, script creation, execution, and defect tracking. • Run workshops and facilitate effective discussions across diverse stakeholder groups. • Ensure documentation is consistent, complete, and traceable across project phases. • Contribute to change control processes and assess business impact of technical changes. • Support continuous improvement by helping the business adopt parameter-driven configurations where possible. • Report status updates to project managers and escalate delivery risks as needed. • Maintain awareness of industry best practices and regulatory expectations around IT delivery and security. About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation! Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players. Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €513 million in 2022. What Aubay UK Offers At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. Other benefits include: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays • Pension scheme • Work from home opportunities • Access to Udemy training platform and conferences • Discount on winter sports holiday at www.aero1607.com • Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of assignment Our Client Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe and is part of one of the world’s largest financial entities. In this fast paced digital first world, our client provides responsible consumer finance solutions in a B2B and B2C capacity and offer a variety of creative strategies and adaptable lending choices that convert aspirations into reality. Their vision is to be a driver of positive change and to provide helpful and affordable finance options that customers can trust and use every day. Over the last 50 years, our client has built a portfolio of over 27 million clients and employs more than 20,000 employees globally – with a team of around 700 here in the UK. With their firm focus on creating a leading working environment with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and CSR, our client has been recognized as one of the top employers in the UK for three consecutive years. Apply via our website - www.aubay.co.uk This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Aubay UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.