Lead Business Analyst

Intec Select; England; Híbrido; GBP 129.150; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading investment bank in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to spearhead its transformation programme. This role involves leading a team, driving data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in business analysis, strong data skills, and familiarity with finance system migrations. The position offers a competitive rate of £700 per day for an initial 6-month contract with hybrid working options.

Formación

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in large transformation programmes.
• Strong data analysis and modelling skills.
• Proven experience with data governance and data quality best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
• Coordinate IT development activities for a finance transformation initiative.
• Facilitate workshops and ensure clear user stories are produced.

Conocimientos

Business Analyst experience

Data analysis and modelling

SQL proficiency

Data governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Herramientas

SQL Server

Oracle

Excel

Jira

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

Lead Business Analyst – Data & Transformation

About the Role

Leading Tier 1 Investment Bank is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join their high-profile transformation programme. This role sits within the IT department and will play a pivotal part in the replacement of the bank’s General Ledger system.

You’ll lead a small team of business analysts, drive data-focused analysis and solution design, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across technology and finance functions to deliver strategic change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis artefacts and documentation.
• Coordinate IT development activities and issues, supporting a major finance transformation initiative.
• Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions, ensuring clear, prioritised, and actionable user stories.
• Contribute to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and alignment with broader programme objectives.
• Perform complex data mapping, transformation, and analysis across large, multifaceted datasets.
• Design and document data flows, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with governance standards.
• Produce process maps, data models, and acceptance criteria to support delivery.
• Communicate progress, insights, and risks effectively to senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, including recent work in a lead or senior capacity within large transformation programmes.
• Strong data analysis and modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in SQL (SQL Server & Oracle) and Excel.
• Proven experience with data governance, data quality, and data management best practices.
• Experience across multiple asset classes (e.g. FX, ETD, Bonds, Credit Products).
• Exposure to General Ledger or finance system migration projects highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile frameworks (Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Package

• Initial 6 month contract
• £700 p/day inside IR35
• Hybrid (2x week in London)

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Investment Banking and Banking