Senior Business Analyst

Denholm Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Senior Business Analyst based in Edinburgh. This permanent role includes responsibilities such as leading project lifecycles and engaging with stakeholders to clarify requirements. Candidates should possess experience in wealth management or other financial sectors, showcasing strong analytical skills and proficiency in Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst in a regulated environment (banking, financial services, wealth management).
• Proven ability to facilitate stakeholders in drawing out clear requirements.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of projects.
• Document 'as-is' and 'to-be' processes.
• Support business case development and perform cost-benefit analysis.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban)

Proficiency in visualisation tools

Ability to support business case development

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Draw.io

Miro

Job description

Denholm are delighted to be partnering with our Edinburgh based financial services client in their search for Senior Business Analysts to join them on a permanent basis. Our client operates in the Wealth Management space therefore it would be great if you have wealth experience, however they are happy to consider candidates from other financial service backgrounds. This role is being offered on a hybrid basis (3 days onsite).

Our client offers a highly collaborative environment and the opportunity to work across technology, business and digital transformation programmes. I am looking for senior candidates who can operate at a senior level within the business and have experience of leading full lifecycle delivery. Experience of documenting 'as-is' and 'to-be'. The ability to deal with challenging stakeholders and influence is essential.

Essential skills / experience:

• Experience as a Business Analyst in a regulated environment (banking, financial services, wealth management).
• Proven ability to facilitate stakeholders in drawing out clear, focused, and unambiguous requirements.
• Proficiency in visualisation tools such as Visio, Draw.io, Miro to document business processes and client journeys.
• Ability to support business case development and perform cost-benefit analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand problems and express the complexity of them in clear terms to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban, including participation in different Scrum ceremonies.
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to deliver quality whilst remaining focused and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to follow tasks through to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Self-starter with the ability to take the initiative, be assertive and think strategically.

If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role, please get in touch as soon as possible.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.