Ai Business Analyst - Delivery And Enablement

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

ASX is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to drive API integrations, data mapping and end-to-end system interactions within a cloud-first Data Platform on AWS. The role requires hands-on analysis across digital transformation and technology initiatives, with a focus on data pipelines and API-based interfaces.

You will translate business needs into technical requirements, work with vendors and cross-functional teams, and ensure solutions meet security and governance standards in a

Qualifications

• Proven track record of technical business analysis across the lifecycle.
• Experience in low-code/configuration environments (COTS).
• Strong proficiency in AWS data technologies: Redshift, Glue, S3, Athena, Lake Formation, QuickSight.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of data governance, security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Ability to translate complex stakeholder needs into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Document technical specifications and integration patterns for the Data Platform (AWS Tech Stack).
• Analyse, design and implement data solutions on AWS to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts and business teams to optimise cloud-based data pipelines.
• Build reports and undertake technical data analysis using SQL and AWS tools.
• Assess Business Requirements and Technical documents to determine build work required.
• Assist with documentation of User Stories and system configuration.
• Conduct data models, process flow analyses and documentation.
• Support data migration projects to AWS and ensure data integrity.
• Develop dashboards and analytics using AWS-native tools.

Skills

APIs

Data mapping

System integration

Swagger/OpenAPI

Agile

SDLC

Stakeholder management

Financial services

Lending domain

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS Glue

AWS S3

AWS Athena

AWS Lake Formation

AWS QuickSight

SQL

Job description

Senior Technical Business Analyst

Full-Time Permanent Opportunity | Sydney

Salary: Up to $155,000 + Super

Hybrid Working: 3 days in the Sydney office, 2 days from home

FYI: This role is based in Sydney. All applicants must be based in Sydney.

About the job:

Our client, a leading non-bank lending organisation, is looking for a hands‑on Senior Technical Business Analyst to support technology transformation, new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a technically focused role with a strong emphasis on APIs, integrations, data mapping and end‑to‑end system interactions. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, developers and third‑party vendors to translate business needs into detailed technical requirements, improve processes and deliver effective technology solutions.

Some exposure to either consumer or business lending is essential.

• Lead business and technical analysis across digital transformation and technology initiatives.
• Analyse and document APIs, integrations, interfaces and end‑to‑end system interactions across multiple platforms.
• Create data mapping documentation, sequence diagrams and detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Map current- and future-state business processes, identifying opportunities to improve, streamline or automate workflows.
• Elicit, analyse and negotiate requirements across business stakeholders, developers and third‑party vendors.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions, ensuring requirements are aligned across interconnected systems.
• Work closely with developers, integration partners and vendors to clarify requirements, resolve blockers and keep delivery on track.
• Identify technical dependencies, assess risks and support delivery planning across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Support testing and quality assurance, investigate defects and ensure solutions meet business requirements before release.
• Take ownership of requirements and drive initiatives from initial analysis through to delivery.

• 7+ years' experience as a Business Analyst or Technical Business Analyst, including at least 5 years in financial services.
• Hands‑on lending or mortgage experience, with a strong understanding of the lending lifecycle, including loan origination, servicing and broker platforms.
• Strong hands‑on experience analysing APIs, integrations, interfaces and end‑to‑end system flows.
• Proven ability to produce technical documentation, including functional and technical specifications, data mappings and sequence diagrams.
• Confidence interpreting Swagger/OpenAPI specifications, integration guides and solution design documentation.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC and extensive experience working in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with lending and broker platforms such as NextGen, ApplyOnline, Simpology or similar solutions highly regarded.
• Experience working with multiple vendors, integration partners and technology teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, consultation and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and resolve competing priorities.
• A proactive, analytical and detail‑oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives.

ASX: Powering Australia's financial marketsWhy join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

• We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.
• We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee‑led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Key responsibilities:

• Document technical specifications and integration patterns required for the Data Platform (AWS Tech Stack), across both the downstream and upstream environments.
• Analyse, design and implement data solutions on AWS to support business objectives.
• Work closely with data engineers, analysts and business teams to optimise and improve cloud‑based data pipelines. Build reports and undertake technical data analysis as required via a working knowledge of SQL.
• Assess Business Requirements and Technical documents to determine build work required.
• Assist with documentation of User Stories.
• Implement system configuration, e.g. Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system changes, to achieve Business Requirement and/or Technical outcomes.
• Process flow analysis, data models and configuration documentation.
• Conduct deep analysis on structured and unstructured datasets to extract meaningful insights.
• Assist in data migration projects from on‑premise or legacy systems to AWS.
• Develop dashboards, reports and analytics using AWS‑native tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate processes and enhance data accessibility.
• Be part of a cross‑functional team planning, configuring, unit testing and documenting new and existing system features to deliver working end‑to‑end solutions and value to stakeholders.
• Analyse interface requirements and document interface mappings.
• Define non‑functional requirements.
• Undertake impact analysis on system implementation and design options, making recommendations and assessing and managing associated risks.
• Uphold solution integrity by ensuring that work is compatible with agreed system architectures, adheres to corporate standards, upholds quality and ensures security.
• Contribute to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for test environment management.
• Collaborate with non‑technical stakeholders to understand whether solutions meet their needs.

Must have

• Proven track record of technical business analysis, taking responsibility across all stages and iterations of the lifecycle, including a strong understanding of best practices and design patterns.
• Experience working within a low‑code/configuration environment, e.g. COTS systems, deploying system changes within a defined Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong proficiency in AWS data technologies, including:
  • Amazon Redshift – data warehousing
  • AWS Glue – ETL processes
  • Amazon S3 – object storage
  • AWS Athena – serverless querying
  • AWS Lake Formation – data lake management
  • AWS QuickSight – business intelligence and visualisation
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of data governance, security and compliance best practices in cloud environments.
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines using AWS SageMaker is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting complex datasets.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Familiarity with integration technologies, including APIs and event‑driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile software engineering methodologies and software product implementation.
• Experience with relational databases, including SQL Server, and capital markets data products/models.
• Experience working with Java applications, microservices and data streaming capabilities.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models and technologies.
• Experience in unit, integration and non‑functional testing.

Nice to have

• Experience working in the Capital Markets industry, with a solid understanding of product and transaction lifecycles.
• Passionate about solving problems, troubleshooting software issues, and triaging environment issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or Solutions Architect certification.
• Knowledge of big data frameworks, such as Apache Spark and Hadoop, on AWS.
• Prior experience with streaming data solutions such as AWS Kinesis or Kafka on AWS.
• Lateral thinker who brings forward ideas that automate repeatable tasks, reduce work effort and ensure quality deliverables.
• Ability to learn quickly and enjoy the challenge of learning new systems.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and self‑motivated.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to take ownership and not be afraid to acknowledge failure.
• Understand the importance of maintainable code and comprehensive testing.

Lead Business Analyst – Derivatives and Clearing

Senior Leadership role delivering high-quality business analysis services across complex transformation initiatives.

• Lead, coach and support a team of Business Analysts.
• Plan and allocate Business Analyst resources and forecast analysis requirements.
• Lead business analysis activities across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Work closely with project and programme teams to refine, prioritise and manage backlogs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and subject‑matter experts to elicit, analyse and document detailed business, functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Translate complex stakeholder needs into clear, comprehensive and traceable business requirements.
• Manage stakeholder consultation across multiple business areas.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and manage program risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies.
• Support the design of business data models and data flows.
• Conduct peer reviews of work completed by Business Analysts.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Contribute to change management activities and develop training materials.
• Work with Platform Leadership, Project Managers, Delivery Managers and Business Analysis Capability leaders.

Must have

• Eight or more years of dedicated business analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience in front office, middle office or back office environments, or risk management or product-related areas in financial markets.
• A solid understanding of clearing and derivative products.
• Strong financial markets domain knowledge and understanding of product lifecycles.
• Proven experience leading Business Analysts.
• Experience across the full SDLC from early discovery to implementation.
• Extensive experience in complex data analysis, data modelling, data mapping and process modelling.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing requirements, scoping, elicitation, prioritisation, documentation, traceability and change control.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing or supporting Business Analyst teams.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and planning iterations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience using process‑modelling tools such as Microsoft Visio or another enterprise‑endorsed platform.
• Strong communication, facilitation, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience working with release management, technical change and organisational change management.

Nice to have

• A recognised Business Analysis qualification or certification.
• Knowledge of exchange, clearing, settlement or broader financial markets infrastructure.
• Experience supporting production incidents and responding to end‑user queries.
• Experience improving or evolving business analysis practices.
• A growth mindset.

Skills and capabilities

• Business situation analysis
• Requirements definition and management
• Business and process modelling
• Business risk management
• Business process improvement
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Data analysis and data mapping
• Team leadership and coaching
• Resource planning and allocation
• Agile delivery and facilitation
• Change management
• Clear written and verbal communication