Front Office Platform Technology Business Analyst

NatWest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution is seeking a Front Office Platform Technology Business Analyst to enhance technology-driven initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will enable change through a thorough understanding of business objectives and project planning. You will manage complex technology requirements, lead teams, and articulate business impacts to support stakeholder decision-making. Proficiency in FX options and analytical tools is essential. This role offers an opportunity to help shape banking solutions that drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven business experience delivering business analysis in technology or IT.
• Experience in project planning, control, and managing project RAID.
• Familiarity with FX Options and their valuation methodologies.
• Advanced analytical skills interpreting datasets and trade flows.

Responsibilities

• Enable technology-based change through understanding of business objectives.
• Manage cross-franchise requirements for technology solutions.
• Articulate business impacts for informed stakeholder decisions.
• Provide leadership and mentoring within technology.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Agile environments

Excel

SQL

Data visualisation

FX Options knowledge

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.

You’ll also:

• 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, providing constructive feedback and opportunity for growth within technology
• Be responsible for the realisation of benefits, avoidance of cost and identification of new opportunities

The skills you'll need

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).

You’ll also need:

• 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 in 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