Business Analyst

Symmetry Search & Staffing Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services firm based in Swindon is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. The position involves acting as a bridge between business objectives and technology solutions and requires experience in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. The successful candidate will earn up to £47,750 plus a 7.5% on-target bonus and benefits. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this dynamic role.

Benefits

7.5% on-target bonus

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst.
• Financial Services exposure.
• Strong skills in translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Solid experience with data analysis tools.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Act as a link between business goals and technology solutions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business objectives.
• Produce documentation of business and technical requirements.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Business process analysis

Agile methodologies

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Business Analyst – Permanent

Business Analyst required on a permanent basis by a leading Financial Services client based in Swindon (2-3 days/week on site).

The organisation is embarking on an ambitious growth journey, with major change initiatives already underway. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business at the start of accelerated expansion, where your work will have real and immediate impact.

You’ll act as the vital link between business goals and technology solutions – translating complex needs into clear, actionable requirements and ensuring the successful delivery of both functional and technical outcomes. Working across the full project lifecycle, you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives, shape solutions, and drive change forward.

You’ll support digital transformation initiatives by applying Agile methodologies, including both Scrum and Kanban, to manage evolving requirements and enable continuous delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst
• Financial Services exposure
• Strong skills in translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Solid experience with data analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Excel, Tableau)
• Business process analysis and reengineering skills
• Good understanding of structured analysis and project management methodologies
• Hands‑on experience supporting Agile delivery (Scrum & Kanban) in digital transformation projects
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex datasets to derive actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced, growing organisation with bold ambitions. You’ll have real autonomy and the chance to contribute to business‑critical change initiatives, adding tangible value across teams.

You will act as a key liaison between project teams, business stakeholders, and technology functions – ensuring clarity and alignment around project goals. You’ll be responsible for producing comprehensive documentation of business and technical requirements, supporting design and testing phases, and collaborating with third‑party providers and development teams to ensure successful implementation. You’ll also communicate insights, progress, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, playing a crucial role in delivery success.

The salary on offer is up to £47,750 + 7.5% on‑target bonus + strong benefits package.