Business Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Global career opportunities

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Endava is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support Agile software delivery for a financial services client. You will bridge business stakeholders and engineering teams, shaping viable digital solutions and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, iterative delivery, and deep domain knowledge in wealth management and superannuation. Hybrid work and global opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis on agile software delivery projects, with deep financial services experience - Preferably within Wealth Management / Superannuation
• Proven ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable solution requirements, expressed in a way that enables engineering teams to deliver effectively against the product vision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate insights and requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of agile software delivery, including Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning and iterative delivery
• Familiarity with standard business analysis practices, tools and deliverables, including process modelling, requirements documentation and stakeholder mapping
• Strong analytical mindset with a structured, self-directed approach to problem-solving, including the ability to assess trade-offs and recommend practical solutions
• Experience supporting acceptance testing and assessing iteration outcomes through stakeholder feedback and delivery metrics

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders by developing a deep understanding of their business domain and providing thoughtful, consultative support
• Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and clarify business, functional and non-functional requirements
• Offering actionable insights and solution recommendations grounded in client needs, organisational context, and industry best practices
• Translating product vision and epics into user stories and acceptance criteria, and maintaining an up-to-date product backlog
• Working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to refine requirements, resolve delivery questions and ensure user stories are delivered in line with the product vision and agreed timelines
• Understanding the business rationale behind each requirement and helping align delivery with strategic objectives and specific feature or product outcomes

Skills

Business analysis

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical mindset

Job description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Business Analyst that is passionate for Agile Software Delivery, with experience in Financial Services.

This role will be part of our Analysis Team. Analysis teams identify client needs, analyse processes, and propose solutions to align with strategic goals. While fostering efficiency and ensuring organisational success through systematic approaches, they also mediate between clients and engineering teams to ensure project clarity.

As a Business Analyst, you’ll help shape and deliver viable digital solutions for our financial services client, bridging business stakeholders and agile engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders by developing a deep understanding of their business domain and providing thoughtful, consultative support
• Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and clarify business, functional and non-functional requirements
• Offering actionable insights and solution recommendations grounded in client needs, organisational context, and industry best practices
• Translating product vision and epics into user stories and acceptance criteria, and maintaining an up-to-date product backlog
• Working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to refine requirements, resolve delivery questions and ensure user stories are delivered in line with the product vision and agreed timelines
• Understanding the business rationale behind each requirement and helping align delivery with strategic objectives and specific feature or product outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis on agile software delivery projects, with deepfinancial services experience - Preferablywithin Wealth Management / Superannuation
• Proven ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable solution requirements, expressed in a way that enables engineering teams to deliver effectively against the product vision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate insights and requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of agile software delivery, including Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning and iterative delivery
• Familiarity with standard business analysis practices, tools and deliverables, including process modelling, requirements documentation and stakeholder mapping
• Strong analytical mindset with a structured, self-directed approach to problem-solving, including the ability to assess trade-offs and recommend practical solutions
• Experience supporting acceptance testing and assessing iteration outcomes through stakeholder feedback and delivery metrics

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives - because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Local Benefits

• Monthly Lifestyle Allowance:Contribution towards health and wellbeing activities like gym memberships.
• Novated Leasing:Pre-tax car leasing benefit for new and used cars.
• Loyalty Leave:Receive an additional day of leave on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th work anniversaries, accumulating up to a maximum of 3 extra days of leave per year.
• Inclusive Parental Leave Policy:12 weeks of primary carer’s leave and 4 weeks of secondary carer’s leave.
• Work From Anywhere:In addition to ourhybrid working policy, we also offer 20 days of working from anywhere per year. Ideal for an extended trip to get away from the city or visiting loved ones.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives- because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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