Lead Business Analyst

Consortium; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing rewards

Share purchase options

Job summary

Computershare is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to head a team of BAs and drive the use of AI tools and automations to improve efficiency. The role focuses on translating complex processes into actionable requirements within cross‑functional agile teams and maintaining stakeholder alignment.

You will lead discovery, mentor peers, and ensure solutions meet customer needs while advancing the broader product strategy and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI tools and automations to speed up business analysis work.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery from stakeholder workshops to user stories for new features and opportunities.
• Mentor a team of Business Analysts and guide use of AI tools and prompts to improve efficiency.
• Translate complex business processes with Product Owners, Test, Engineering and stakeholders into clear requirements.
• Identify processes suitable for automation or AI handling and assess feasibility and value.
• Support testing and QA with AI-enabled approaches and oversee team performance and growth.

Job description

Key responsibilities include using AI tools and mentoring a team of Business Analysts

Qualifications include experience with AI tools and knowledge of the software development lifecycle

Company offers flexible work, health and wellbeing rewards, and share purchase options

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex .

We give you a world of potential

Founded in 1978, Computershare employs over 11,000 people across the globe, providing services in over 22 countries. Our vision is to leverage our global network, specialised technology, local and global financial markets expertise and unsurpassed service levels to keep Computershare at the forefront of the industry. As the perfect partner for organisations seeking consolidated tailored solutions and superior service, we constantly strive to widen the gap in quality between us and our competitors.

Join Computershare's Issuer Services business as a Lead Business Analyst. You will lead a team of Business Analysts and help the wider BA and Product Owner community use AI tools and automations to work more efficiently.

A role you will love

As a Lead Business Analyst you will consult with the Senior Business Analysts and Business Analysts, wider development teams and our key stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality solutions. You will provide guidance and support to a number of cross‑functional agile teams maintaining oversight and will be accountable for customer‑oriented solutions aligned to the overall Computershare strategy and values.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities, have the ability to analyze and interpret data, using great problem‑solving skills to provide solutions and recommendations that will increase system and process efficiency and will have strong stakeholder management skills. Reporting to the Global Head of Customer Ops, you will agree a personal career plan to promote your strength and support your development needs.

Key responsibilities

• Leading requirements discovery and definition, from stakeholder workshops to user stories, for new features and opportunities
• Using AI tools, agents and prompts to help your team be faster and more efficient in their day‑to‑day work
• Working closely with Product Owners, Test, Engineering and business stakeholders to translate complex business and system processes into functional and non‑functional requirements
• Spotting processes that can be automated or handed to AI, and judging whether it is feasible and worth doing
• Developing and mentoring other BAs to build real understanding of AI tools, not just surface familiarity
• Using systems thinking and root‑cause analysis to break down processes or troubleshoot problems
• Working closely with the QA and UAT teams to support testing of new solutions, including using AI to test faster
• Managing your team's performance, growth, recruitment and succession planning

What will you bring to the role?

• A clear understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Able to clearly translate business needs into requirements and explain complex concepts in plain language
• Hands‑on experience building and using AI tools and automations to speed up business analysis work
• Comfortable partnering with architects, developers and testers to shape requirements that are technically sound and feasible
• Deep knowledge of analysis frameworks, and experience documenting large business domains, business rules and user journeys as well as system behaviours
• Attention to detail and a process/analytic mindset
• Able to structure and break down problems, develop solutions, and drive to results
• Process management knowledge with a focus on detail and clarity of outputs
• Relevant AI‑related experience in banking products/technology preferred

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging fromrecognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more .Ours is a welcoming and close‑knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub .

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.