Business Analyst

Manchester, United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support financial services clients on transfer agency projects. Key responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, driving process analysis, and translating regulatory needs into solutions. The role offers a day rate of £400–500 and requires 1–2 days a week on-site in Manchester. This position is ideal for a professional thriving in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Benefits

Long-term engagement

Hybrid working model

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Solid understanding of transfer agency, custodian banking, or corporate actions.
• Ability to work independently within a consulting/project delivery model.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders across operations and technology to elicit, document, and prioritise requirements.
• Drive business process analysis and target operating model design.
• Translate complex regulatory and operational needs into functional solutions.
• Support testing, implementation, and change management activities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Consulting Experience

Job description

Business Analyst – Transfer Agency Projects
£400–500/day | Long-Term Contract | Hybrid (1–2 days/week in Manchester)

A leading consulting firm is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a financial services client on multiple projects within the transfer agency space. If you're well-versed in the mechanics of custodian banking, corporate actions, or fund administration, and thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments, this is a role worth your attention.

What you'll do:

• Engage with stakeholders across operations and technology to elicit, document, and prioritise requirements
• Drive business process analysis and target operating model design
• Translate complex regulatory and operational needs into functional solutions
• Support testing, implementation, and change management activities

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services
• Solid understanding of transfer agency, custodian banking, or corporate actions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently within a consulting/project delivery model

Why apply?

• Long-term engagement with stable pipeline of work
• Day rate of £400–500, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – just 1–2 days a week in a Manchester office
• A high-impact role delivering tangible outcomes in a complex environment

Ready to take on a critical role in financial operations change? Apply now or get in touch for more details.