Principal Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Principal Business Analyst to guide the Business Analysis team within Digital and Integration, supporting strategic priorities. The essential role involves managing teams, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and improving analysis practices. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership and strategic analysis skills, fostering a customer-first approach to business.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Life assurance

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large teams.
• Knowledge of project methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis team within Digital and Integration.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and influence stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Analysis

Change Management

Job description

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Principal Business Analyst, London (City of London)

Client: Nationwide Building Society

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Business Analyst

Locations: London or Swindon

Hybrid role (2 days on site/3 days remote)

We are seeking a Principal Business Analyst to lead the Business Analysis team within Digital and Integration (D&I) as part of the COO CD&I function.

The successful candidate will lead the analysis team, be part of the Senior Leadership team, manage line reporting, and work closely with senior stakeholders including Programme Managers, Chief Product Owners, and Lead Architects/Engineers.

This role supports the CIO, Programme Director, and other senior leaders in shaping and prioritizing outcomes and delivery objectives. It involves leading business analysis activities, resolving complex problems, and providing strategic options and guidance.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, to support your performance and well-being.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior leaders, influencing stakeholders, making recommendations, leading analysis teams, and driving continuous improvement in analysis practices.

Qualifications and experience required include leadership skills, experience in managing large teams, knowledge of project methodologies, strategic analysis skills, and excellent facilitation and change management capabilities.

Our customer-first behaviours include empathizing with customers, communicating honestly, striving for improvement, and delivering impactful results. Demonstrating these behaviours will strengthen your application.

Benefits include a pension scheme, paid volunteering days, life assurance, health and wellness programs, performance bonuses, and career development opportunities.

Nationwide is a mutual owned by its members, committed to fairer, community-focused banking that prioritizes customer needs over profit. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference, we welcome your application.

Join us to grow, be recognized, and contribute to society as part of our purpose-driven community.