Business Analyst

Role Title: Business Analyst Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days on-site at client location) Contract Duration: 6 months Location: London / Glasgow Experience Required: 15+ years Overall Purpose: To support the bank’s Product Control and Finance Control functions within the Markets Finance Tech Change team. The role focuses on finance sub-ledger systems, P&L and balance sheet reporting, valuation processes, and MI reporting for senior management. Key Accountabilities: Business & Data Analysis • Gather, prioritize, and document business requirements. • Define functional and integration requirements aligned to Agile delivery. • Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Treasury stakeholders to define product backlogs. • Create GUI mock-ups and documentation (Confluence/Wiki). • Work with feature teams to ensure business outcomes are met. • Analyse and resolve UAT issues; respond to finance user queries. • Identify functional/process gaps and recommend improvements. • Support process re-engineering initiatives. • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across Finance, Risk, and Treasury. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: • 15+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services. • Strong data analysis skills (including SQL querying and data interrogation). • Proven experience in data and business process modelling. • Solid understanding of Finance (Product Control / Financial Control) and sub-ledger accounting. • In-depth knowledge of Investment Banking products and finance processes. • Ability to produce structured, well-documented analysis and solutions. • Experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall delivery models. • Understanding of Agile concepts: backlog, stories, acceptance criteria, definition of ready/done. • Experience working with senior stakeholders (Director/MD level). • Ability to mentor junior Business Analysts. • Knowledge of front-to-back finance and operational process flows.