Business Analyst

allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Hereford is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to enhance their Project Management Office. The role focuses on collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable solutions. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in the Fintech industry, specifically with financial products and agile methodologies. The position emphasizes in-person collaboration within an office-first working model, complemented by a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Defined contribution group pension scheme

Income protection

Private healthcare cover

Onsite gym

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the Fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and prioritise tasks.
• Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance or related field

Certification in Business Analysis (ISEB/BCS)

Tools

Azure DevOps

MS SQL Server

Visio

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a seasoned and driven Business Analyst to work within our Project Management Office. As a Business Analyst, you will play an important role in driving the success of our delivery teams by translating business requirements into tangible solutions. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, development teams, and product owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of our customers.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Partner with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, prioritise tasks, and drive consensus among cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and other artifacts, effectively communicating expectations to teams.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to refine features, prioritise backlog items, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, data flows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing insights into industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to inform decision-making and shape product strategy.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or Certification in Business Analysis (ISEB/BCS) or International Diploma in Business Analysis.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the Fintech industry, with a deep understanding of financial products, services, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex problems, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in agile environments, with a strong grasp of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Visio).
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Following Would Be Advantageous

• Technical experience in areas such as Azure, .NET frameworks, API integrations, MS SQL Server and SSRS.
• Experience in a Financial Services, preferably including BACS, direct debits, payment cards, prepaid and cash transactions.
• Experience successfully managing/liaising with 3rd party suppliers.
• Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster).

Here at allpay, we follow an Office First working model, reflecting the importance we place on in-person collaboration across our teams, most of whom are based on-site. While we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, a strong on-site presence will be essential to support the existing teams and projects.

About Us

People are at the heart of allpay and we reward our employee with a competitive benefits package which includes a defined contribution group pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, an array of health and wellbeing options including private healthcare cover and an onsite gym. This is coupled with our excellent Learning and Development offering.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.

All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.