Business Analyst (Financial Services)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Business Analyst with a focus on cyber security. The role requires extensive experience within the financial sector, emphasizing the importance of technical analysis and strong interpersonal skills. This contractor position offers a competitive daily rate and involves working remotely while supporting various UK projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or banking industry is crucial.
• Strong track record in delivering impactful business analysis.
• Expertise in cyber security is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis for cyber security-related technical and business projects.
• Manage end-to-end requirements gathering and support solution implementation.
• Provide support for testing, training, and communications.

Skills

Business Analysis

Cyber Security

Data Interpretation

Stakeholder Engagement

Excel Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Technical or IT-related Educational Background

Business Analysis Certifications (e.g., BCS, IIBA)

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Business Analyst (Financial Services), exeter

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Client:

Trust In SODA

Location:

exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Title: Business Analyst - Cyber Security - Financial Services
Location: Remote (within the UK, with possible travel within the UK)
Salary: Up to £500 per day (inside IR35)
Contract: 12 Months
Responsibilities:

• Leading analysis across technical and business change projects, with a focus on cyber security.
• Managing the end-to-end requirements gathering process and supporting the successful implementation of solutions.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand needs, analyse data, and propose tailored solutions.
• Mapping “as-is” and “to-be” business processes and contributing to the creation of support and operating models.
• Supporting test planning, UAT, business impact assessments, and training/communication strategies.
• Providing timely progress updates and supporting risk and issue management.

Experience required:

• Recent financial services / banking industry experience required.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful business analysis across technical IT projects.
• Strong exposure to IT Security, ideally within cyber programmes.
• Expertise in requirement elicitation, process mapping, impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency for data interpretation.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with a collaborative, can-do approach.
• Experience facilitating workshops and contributing ideas in a team environment.

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

• Experience working on Cyber Security Programmes, especially involving security keys and certificates.
• Business Analysis certifications (e.g., BCS, IIBA).
• Technical or IT-related educational background.
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.