Front Office Platform Technology Business Analyst

NatWest Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking and financial services company is seeking a Front Office Platform Technology Business Analyst in Westminster, United Kingdom. The role involves enabling technology-based change by defining requirements and supporting value delivery to stakeholders. Candidates should have expertise in FX Options, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SQL. This opportunity allows you to shape the future banking experience and work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven business experience in a technology or IT function.
• Experience in project planning and control.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements in FX trading.

Responsibilities

• Articulate business impacts for informed decision-making.
• Aid colleague development by sharing expertise.
• Manage complex requirements for technology solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentoring within technology.
• Identify cost avoidance and new opportunities.

Skills

Business analysis expertise

Familiarity with FX Options

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Data visualization tools

Agile methodology

Job description

Join us as a Front Office Platform Technology Business Analyst

Join our Chief Digital Information Office in Commercial & Institutional, where we harness technology innovation, business agility and one-bank collaboration to push the boundaries of what's possible for our customers.

The wellbeing and growth of our people is fundamental to our shared success, which is why we're passionate about cultivating an environment that fosters inclusion and champions potential.

Our journey will be challenging and complex, but truly transformative – so if you're ready to stretch your capability, gain unique experience and shape the future banking experience for generations to come, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll do

You’re joining a team that’s passionate about building on the foundations of our 'one‑bank' approach to deliver simple, safe and secure solutions for NatWest Markets, enabling our people, clients and businesses to thrive. In your new role, you’ll enable technology‑based change in the organisation through an understanding of business and project objectives, defining requirements, and supporting the identification of solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.

• Articulate and quantify business impacts in a tangible manner which allows stakeholders to make informed decisions and recommendations of priority for technical solutions.
• Aid the development of colleagues by sharing expertise and specialist technical knowledge.
• Manage the analysis of complex domain, cross‑franchise and pan‑group requirements for technology solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentoring, giving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth within technology.
• Be responsible for the realisation of benefits, avoidance of cost and identification of new opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications

You’ll need proven business experience with extensive expertise in delivering business analysis in a technology or IT function. You should also have demonstrable experience in business analyst project planning and control, alongside a strong track record in managing project RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies).

• Deep familiarity with FX Options, including vanilla and exotic structures, market conventions, and valuation methodologies.
• Strong skills in eliciting, analysing, and documenting business and technical requirements from trading, quant, operations and technology teams.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience interpreting complex datasets, trade flows, and risk metrics.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualisation tools.
• Confidence working in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear business cases, functional specs, and user stories.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements impacting FX trading such as MiFID II, EMIR, and their implications on systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues across cross‑functional teams.