Lead Business Analyst

Aureos; Farringdon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to drive analysis, design, and implementation of business solutions. You will lead a team of analysts, partner with stakeholders across projects, and ensure delivery that improves efficiency and strategic outcomes.

You will mentor analysts, develop requirements artifacts, and guide workshops, while coordinating with project managers and technical leads to align business needs with technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/admin/IT; master's preferred.
• 8–10 years as a Business Analyst with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in infrastructure/services sector desirable.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficient in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart) and PM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Spearhead end-to-end BA processes from requirements gathering to design and implementation support.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads and stakeholders to translate complex needs into actionable requirements.
• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop business cases, functional specs, use cases and process diagrams.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews and elicitation activities to validate requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Support testing by reviewing test plans and assisting UAT.
• Provide strategic input on scope, timelines and resource allocation.
• Stay current with BA best practices and emerging technologies.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/IT

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

## Lead Business AnalystApply: Hybrid: Farringdon: Full time: Posted Today: JR100405If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!Job Summary:\\*\\* We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Lead Business Analyst to drive the analysis, design, and implementation of business solutions for AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED. This role will involve leading a team of business analysts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that enhance operational efficiency and strategic objectives. Job Responsibilities:\\*\\* \\* Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. \\* Spearhead the end-to-end business analysis process, from requirements gathering and documentation to solution design and implementation support. \\* Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, technical leads, and business stakeholders, to understand complex business needs and translate them into clear, actionable requirements. \\* Conduct in-depth analysis of existing business processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. \\* Develop comprehensive business cases, functional specifications, use cases, and process flow diagrams. \\* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and other elicitation techniques to gather and validate requirements. \\* Act as a primary liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring effective communication and understanding. \\* Support the testing phase by reviewing test plans and scenarios, and assisting with user acceptance testing (UAT). \\* Provide strategic input on project scope, timelines, and resource allocation. \\* Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in business analysis. Job Qualifications:\\*\\* \\* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. \\* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior capacity. \\* Proven experience in the infrastructure services sector is highly desirable. \\* Strong understanding of various business analysis methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools. \\* Expertise in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and management. \\* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. \\* Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. \\* Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and develop a team of business analysts. \\* Proficiency in using business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) and project management software. \\* Certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, or PMI-PBA are a significant advantage. \\* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.