Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Business Analyst for a global transformation programme focused on entitlements and tax processing. The successful candidate will gather and analyze business requirements, collaborate with teams, and support the implementation of automated solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in asset servicing, knowledge of tax operations, and proficiency in relevant tools. The role offers a hybrid working model with a requirement for office presence in London.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Hybrid working model

Exposure to leading tax platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst in Global Custody or Asset Servicing.
• Strong understanding of Tax Operations Management and Entitlements Processing.
• Proven experience with large global transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business and functional requirements.
• Work with design and technology teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Support testing and implementation phases.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process modelling

Requirements gathering

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

MS Office proficiency

Tools

BaNCS

IMActions

Xceptor

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Business Analyst – Entitlements & Tax Processing

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a major global Entitlements and Tax Processing transformation programme. The initiative is focused on implementing enterprise platforms (IMActions, BaNCS, Xceptor) to deliver scalable, automated solutions for corporate actions, tax, and client data change.

This role will primarily focus on strategic client data and tax change initiatives, working closely with business and technology teams to define requirements, shape solutions, and support delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business and functional requirements.
• Work with design and technology teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Support build, testing (system, SIT, UAT), and implementation phases.
• Conduct data analysis and data mapping for system integration.
• Collaborate with business teams to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness.
• Provide BA leadership and guidance, ensuring high standards across deliverables.

Key Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst within Global Custody or Asset Servicing.
• Strong knowledge of Tax Operations Management and Entitlements Processing.
• Experience with BaNCS, IMActions, and Xceptor (highly desirable).
• Proven track record on large, multi-year global transformation programmes.
• Skilled in requirements gathering, process modelling, data analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery, with hands-on experience in story/EPIC writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, global transformation programme.
• Hybrid working model (London office presence required).
• Exposure to leading entitlements and tax platforms and complex regulatory change.

Apply today if you are an experienced Business Analyst ready to contribute to a global-scale Entitlements & Tax Processing programme…