Business Analyst

Barclays Bank Plc; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support Global Transaction Banking. The role involves managing the requirements lifecycle for strategic and regulatory changes, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar position, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive impactful change. Comprehensive benefits including pension and employee assistance programs are provided.

Benefits

Pension plan

Holiday pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at high street shops

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst for 5+ years.
• Strong ability to define business problems and gather requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end requirements lifecycle for strategic initiatives.
• Identify business problems and define clear requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align proposed solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Business process modelling

Change management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Join us as a Business Analyst supporting Global Transaction Banking to achieve its strategic objectives by owning the end to end requirements lifecycle for strategic and regulatory change initiatives, providing leadership and ongoing development to more junior team members. You will lead the business requirements phases end to end - producing clear sets of requirements which enable the business to realise their required benefits. Have responsibility for the delivery of pragmatic business and operational design solutions which maximise benefits while achieving the desired business outcomes, ensuring relevant controls are in place to safeguard the customer experience. Lead the full business requirements lifecycle, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic objectives.


• Identify and analyse business problems to define clear requirements that drive impactful change.


• Develop and document business requirements that address business needs and opportunities.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions align with expectations and business goals.


• Support business case creation, justifying investment in new solutions.


• Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability and effectiveness of proposed solutions.


• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.


• Design and optimize operational processes, ensuring solutions are aligned with regulatory and strategic objectives.


• Support change management activities, ensuring seamless implementation and adoption of new processes.


• Provide leadership and line management responsibilities, mentoring and developing junior team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst for 5+ years


• Strong ability to define business problems, gather requirements, and develop solutions.


• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and management, ensuring alignment between business and technical teams.


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and their impact on financial services.


• Experience in business process modelling, operational design, and risk assessment.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects.


• Familiarity with change management principles and the ability to support business transformation initiatives.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members.

Company Overview

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top‑tier, full‑service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays' vision and goals.

Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you'll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There's enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You'll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there are discounts at a wide range of high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.