Business Analyst

WSD; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Business Analyst to enhance their data and advisors structured products platform. This role involves collaborating with teams to translate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications, ensuring the successful development of secure and scalable SaaS applications for major financial institutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial technology expertise, particularly in derivatives and structured products, and a passion for innovation. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your skills and experience, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial technology, particularly in derivatives and structured products.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into functional requirements.
• Document and prioritize product specifications for the product lifecycle.
• Support implementation changes and maintain detailed documentation.

Skills

Business Analysis techniques

Communication skills

SaaS platform development

Financial expertise (Derivatives)

Technical experience

Documentation standards

Testing practices

Security practices

Regulated environment familiarity

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and driven Business Analyst to join our team, supporting the development and continuous improvement of our data and advisors structured products platform. You will play a critical role in shaping client-facing applications for major financial institutions by gathering, refining, and translating business requirements into actionable solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in financial technology-particularly in derivatives and structured products-who is passionate about turning complexity into clarity and building secure, modern, and scalable SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to understand business needs and translate them into clear functional requirements.
• Refine, document, and prioritize product specifications to support both build and run phases of the product lifecycle.
• Analyse stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities for innovation or improvement.
• Evaluate technical and operational risks, ensuring alignment with product and security standards.
• Support the implementation of changes, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating resolution.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for business requirements, workflows, and processes.
• Participate in impact assessments and performance evaluations post-implementation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SPi-our all-in-one issuance and lifecycle management platform for structured products.

Requirements and skills:

• Experience with Business Analysis techniques
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience with SaaS platform development and implementation
• Financial experience and expertise (Derivatives knowledge is a must, ideally Structured Products knowledge)
• Technical experience and expertise (desired)
• Familiarity and understanding of documentation standards
• Understanding of testing practices
• Understanding of security practices
• Familiarity with working in a regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization

If you have the skills, experience and 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.