Business Analyst – Mainframe DB2 & Data Migration | Banking

May Business Consulting; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

Free professional training

Challenging international projects

Job summary

May Business Consulting is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Mainframe environments, DB2 databases, and data migration projects to join our team on banking sector initiatives. You will collaborate with business and IT teams across international projects and drive requirements and migration strategies.

The ideal candidate will have banking industry experience, excellent stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering data mapping, validation, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Mainframe environments and DB2 databases.
• Experience in data migration or system migration projects.
• Experience in functional analysis, requirements gathering, and process documentation.
• Understanding of data mapping, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Participate in data migration projects with data integrity.
• Analyze Mainframe and DB2 systems and migration needs.
• Define data mapping, transformation rules, and migration strategies.
• Support testing activities including data validation and UAT.
• Bridge between business, IT, and project managers.
• Prepare functional documentation and monitor deliverables.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Data migration

Data mapping

Data validation

UAT

Communication skills

SQL

Tools

DB2

Mainframe

Job description

At MBC, we are continuing to grow, and we are now looking for a Business Analyst with experience in Mainframe DB2 and Data Migration projects to join our team and work on exciting projects within the banking sector.

May Business Consulting is an international consulting company offering advisory services in digital transformation, change management, efficiency, and control. We are fully client-focused and proactively involved in delivering maximum added value.

We have offices in Spain and the United Kingdom.

We work on international projects with financial institutions, fintechs, and startups.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong understanding of Mainframe environments, DB2 databases, and migration processes.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the banking industry, preferably working with Santander, and will be comfortable collaborating with both business and technical teams in an international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Participate in data migration projects, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and alignment with business needs.
• Analyze existing Mainframe and DB2 systems, identifying dependencies and migration requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define data mapping, transformation rules, and migration strategies.
• Support testing activities, including data validation, reconciliation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Identify potential risks, issues, and improvements throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and project managers.
• Prepare functional documentation and monitor project deliverables.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of Mainframe environments and DB2 databases.
• Previous experience participating in data migration or system migration projects.
• Experience in functional analysis, requirements gathering, and process documentation.
• Understanding of data mapping, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of legacy banking systems and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, and testing methodologies.
• Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
• Strong teamwork, empathy, and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a client-focused approach.
• Fluent Spanish.
• Experience in the banking/financial sector.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package: We adapt to your experience and salary expectations.
• Flexible benefits: Health insurance, meal vouchers, training, and more.
• Free professional training to support your career development.
• The opportunity to participate in challenging international projects within a constantly evolving industry.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive working environment.

Candidates with a disability certificate of 33% or higher will be positively considered.

At MBC, equity and diversity are part of our recruitment policy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that supports professional growth and talent development.

Location: Milton Keynes (UK) - Hybrid

Join a young, dynamic consulting company and take the next step in your professional career while working on international banking projects.