Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst – Data & Transformation About the Role A leading Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join their high-profile transformation programme. This role sits within the IT department and will play a pivotal part in the replacement of the bank’s General Ledger system. You’ll lead a small team of business analysts, drive data-focused analysis and solution design, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across technology and finance functions to deliver strategic change. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of business analysts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis artefacts and documentation. • Coordinate IT development activities and issues, supporting a major finance transformation initiative. • Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions, ensuring clear, prioritised, and actionable user stories. • Contribute to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and alignment with broader programme objectives. • Perform complex data mapping, transformation, and analysis across large, multifaceted datasets. • Design and document data flows, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with governance standards. • Produce process maps, data models, and acceptance criteria to support delivery. • Communicate progress, insights, and risks effectively to senior stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required • Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, including recent work in a lead or senior capacity within large transformation programmes. • Strong data analysis and modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in SQL (SQL Server & Oracle) and Excel. • Proven experience with data governance, data quality, and data management best practices. • Experience across multiple asset classes (e.g. FX, ETD, Bonds, Credit Products). • Exposure to General Ledger or finance system migration projects highly desirable. • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile frameworks (Jira, Confluence). • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment. Package: • Initial 6 month contract • £700 p/day inside IR35 • Hybrid (2x week in London)