Business Analyst

GSS UK Services Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing startup in the financial services sector is looking for a proactive Business Analyst to lead critical integration and operational readiness tasks. The successful candidate will enhance client transactional processes, work closely with product and tech teams, and develop business analysis deliverables. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in Financial Crime Compliance and be comfortable navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Join GSS where your ideas contribute to meaningful change!

Benefits

30 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to learning platforms

Holistic wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Financial Crime Compliance change functions.
• Experience with business analysis deliverables like process maps and requirement catalogues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze client business requirements and coordinate responses.
• Facilitate workshops to drive alignment and clarity.
• Support the development of training materials and readiness activities.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Business Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Business Analysis Certification

Job description

About GSS

Hello. Welcome to GSS! We are a Network-Driven Managed Service transforming the global financial system with cutting-edge technology, including AI/Machine Learning and collaboration with top financial institutions. GSS will become the industry default for screening transactions for sanctions risk – through a consistent, standardised, and scalable model. Supported by regulators, trusted by the market. Join us in revolutionising the industry and making a real impact!

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Business Analyst to lead our Integration and Operational Readiness workstream. In this role, you’ll play a key part in making sure our teams and systems are ready for change — from owning the process to align on client requirements and designing training plans, to estimating capacity needs and coordinating readiness activities across the board.

You’ll also work closely with product and tech teams, helping shape client and ops business requirements, design processes, and support planning of user acceptance testing (UAT).

Plus, enjoy a collaborative, flexible, and innovative work culture where your ideas are valued.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be hands-on across a variety of activities, including:

• Gathering and analysing client business requirements and coordinating GSS’ response
• Facilitating workshops and working groups to drive alignment and clarity
• Supporting the development of training and readiness materials
• Applying sanctions knowledge to ensure readiness activities align with clients regulatory expectations (e.g. screening processes, escalation workflows, audit trails)
• Acting as a point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and supporting timely, frictionless delivery

Experience Required

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, organised, and confident working across multiple priorities. You’ll thrive in this role if:

• You must have worked in a Financial Crime Compliance change/transformation function, transaction screening, transaction monitoring, or sanctions list management
• You’ve contributed to the design or enhancement of sanctions-related controls (e.g. alert handling processes, system tuning, or policy updates)
• You’ve created business analysis deliverables like process maps, requirement catalogues, or test cases
• You’re comfortable using structured analysis techniques and adapting them to different situations
• You enjoy leading workshops and working independently
• You’re confident navigating ambiguity and working in a matrixed environment

Nice to Have (but not essential)

• Business analysis certification (e.g. BCS, IIBA)
• Experience with Agile delivery, change management, or benefits realisation
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OFAC, UN, or EU sanctions regimes

What You Get In Return:

Impactful Work: Be part of a growing startup where your contributions make a real difference.

Generous Leave: Enjoy 30 days of holiday (plus bank holidays).

Comprehensive Benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance.

️ Wellbeing Perks: Access to EAP, holistic wellbeing programs, and a Virtual GP for your health and happiness.

️ Flexibility: Hybrid working environment with the option to work remotely for up to 4 weeks a year.

Learning: Access to Udemy, a learning platform with thousands of top-rated courses to develop both tech and business skills.

Ready to revolutionise finance and have fun doing it? Join GSS where we live by our values: Be Respectful, Be Bold and Take Ownership. Come join us and take your career to new heights!

Diversity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.