Business Analyst

WSD; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused firm in London is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support high-impact initiatives. In this role, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders to manage operational complexity and align technical execution with business needs. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong skills in Agile methodologies, and exceptional analytical abilities. This position offers opportunities for growth and engagement with major financial institutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Business Analyst in a data-centric or technology-focused organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners to shape and prioritize the roadmap.
• Elicit, document, and refine business requirements.
• Maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog.

Skills

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

BI tools

Job description

Overview

About the Role

We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our growing team and play a critical role in supporting high-impact initiatives across our core product areas. This role is essential to help manage operational complexity, ensure on-time delivery of strategic projects, and maintain alignment between stakeholder needs and technical execution.

You'll work closely with Product Owners, developers, QA, operations, and stakeholders to drive clarity, precision, and efficiency across the delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners to shape and prioritize the roadmap; translate high-level product vision into executable plans.
• Elicit, document, and refine business requirements using user stories, workflows, and data mapping techniques.
• Maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog; refine user stories in alignment with sprint goals and team capacity.
• Serve as a bridge between business, operations, and technical teams; manage stakeholder communications and expectations.
• Work alongside developers and QA during sprint activities; attend stand-ups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
• Analyze data pipelines, outputs, and user behavior to inform product decisions and measure success.
• Assist in validation and testing activities to ensure feature completeness and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain internal and external documentation including process flows, release notes, and product guides.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory shifts to help inform future planning and product positioning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Business Analyst in a data-centric or technology-focused organization
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Exceptional analytical and documentation skills; experience with process modeling and data mapping
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Familiarity with APIs, data integrations, and modern data ecosystems
• Experience in regulatory, financial services, or enterprise SaaS environments
• Background in technical product management or systems analysis
• Exposure to BI tools and data validation frameworks

What we can offer

WSD offers an environment of innovation, self-determination, and opportunity. As part of our team you will establish and develop relationships with major stakeholders within our client firms, work on the cutting edge of automated solutions both in terms of our internal solutions and the tech stacks of the banks we work with, and collaborate with WSD colleagues from junior to executive level.

Our offering is constantly evolving, and presents constant opportunity for those with an ambitious mindset and an appetite to learn. From day one you will have access to industry leading experts, the largest clients in the industry, and the resources of a growing company operating on the bleeding edge.

We are a young, international team. Altogether, we are around 300 people worldwide, with the Headquarters based in Canary Wharf in London. Our clients include every major investment bank, including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Barclays. You will collaborate directly with these banks at a senior level to achieve full automation of their processes.

If you have the skills, experience & drive to excel in this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

WSD is an employer that values diversity. We highly encourage applications from appropriately qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.