Director, Business Systems Analyst

Prudential Financial; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to lead and enhance Fixed Income data products. The role involves mentoring teams, developing business requirements, and conducting data analysis using SQL. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in technology roles within financial services and be adept at managing complex data initiatives. This position offers opportunities for collaboration and impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex data initiatives in financial services.
• Experience as a Data Product Owner and/or Technical Business Analyst.
• Ability to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business and data initiatives as part of a delivery team.
• Mentor delivery teams in building Fixed Income data products.
• Develop high-quality business requirements following modern coding practices.
• Partner with tech leads to refine product roadmaps and milestones.
• Prepare test plans and validate solutions through user acceptance testing.
• Use advanced SQL skills for data analysis and process mapping.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks or blockers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience in Fixed Income data platforms

Advanced SQL skills

Education

8+ years in a technology role

Job description

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst in Data Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Fixed Income data products and business‑as‑usual (BAU) initiatives. You will be accountable for the product’s success from vision to execution, collaborating with empowered, cross‑functional teams to solve complex data challenges that align with strategic business outcomes. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep experience in financial services, specifically in Fixed Income, and a strong track record of driving data initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and delivering scalable, high‑impact solutions. You will also provide Level 3 support for production incidents and contribute to our platform modernization and enterprise data strategy. If you are passionate about data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to lead transformative initiatives, PGIM could be the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business and data initiatives as part of a delivery team, collaborating across functional and business stakeholders to analyze and refine user stories and design scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide delivery teams in building Fixed Income data products, leading design sessions for system enhancements, identifying automation opportunities, and integrating emerging technologies.
• Develop high‑quality, well‑documented, and efficient business requirements ensuring development follows modern coding practices.
• Partner with tech leads to refine product roadmaps and milestones, capturing technical designs and ensuring the delivery team has a comprehensive understanding of product requirements and success criteria.
• Lead backlog refinement, prioritization, and sprint planning, ensuring user stories have clear acceptance criteria and measurable business outcomes.
• Prepare test plans and validate solutions through user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure final deliverables meet both technical and business expectations.
• Use advanced SQL skills to conduct data analysis, including reviewing stored procedures and Java code to extrapolate business logic and deliver end‑to‑end process mapping (current, interim, and future states).
• Proactively identify and resolve risks or blockers and take ownership in ambiguous situations to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Highly analytical and technically savvy Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Fixed Income data platforms and a proven track record of leading complex data initiatives in financial services. 8+ years of experience in a technology role, preferably as a Business Systems Analyst, Product Owner, or Solutions Engineer within financial services.
• Proven experience as a Data Product Owner and/or Technical Business Analyst working with large‑scale datasets or data platforms within Fixed Income.

Prudential is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.