Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services Sector

TieTalent; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid role in Newport. Responsibilities include leading complex projects, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of other analysts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in business analysis and have strong leadership capabilities, while being detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis phases for strategic projects and oversight of other analysts.
• Collaborate with project managers on defining scope and approach.
• Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to Business Analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services Sector

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Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services Sector Contract (Outside IR35) - Hybrid (Newport Office) - Up to £550 per day A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support complex change initiatives. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in business analysis, within the financial services industry, and will be responsible for leading analysis work across a range of high-profile and complex projects. The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring business needs are understood, solutions are defined and delivered effectively, and stakeholder expectations are managed across the entire project lifecycle. This role also includes oversight responsibilities for other Business Analysts on large-scale projects. Key Responsibilities People & Culture Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to Business Analysts and colleagues. Act as a role model by embodying organizational values and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Contribute to the development of a high-motivation team environment and support leadership in maintaining staff morale and communication. Drive internal improvement initiatives across the Business Analysis function and the broader Change team. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a key member of the Solution Owner Group to ensure solutions align with business strategy and objectives. Collaborate with project managers in defining project scope and approach. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure accurate requirement gathering and solution validation. Project Delivery & Analysis Lead the analysis phase for strategic projects and oversee work of other analysts as required. Investigate, capture, and document detailed business requirements and process flows. Ensure all documentation, including solution designs and test plans, meet agreed standards. Approve and review technical documentation, mapping specifications, and test strategies. Identify product gaps and contribute to roadmap planning in partnership with Product Management. Financial & Process Management Provide and validate project cost estimates based on detailed solution definitions. Monitor and review Business Analyst estimates throughout project life cycles. Ensure successful handover of project deliverables to Business-as-Usual teams. Essential Background/Skills Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within the financial services sector Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to coach and mentor others. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and requirements engineering skills. Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities. Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset. Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business tools. Previous experience coaching and mentoring Business Analysts. Background in financial services or related industries is preferred. Familiarity with IT principles and system development lifecycle methodologies.

• Business Analyst
  
  

About

Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services Sector Contract (Outside IR35) - Hybrid (Newport Office) - Up to £550 per day A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support complex change initiatives. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in business analysis, within the financial services industry, and will be responsible for leading analysis work across a range of high-profile and complex projects. The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring business needs are understood, solutions are defined and delivered effectively, and stakeholder expectations are managed across the entire project lifecycle. This role also includes oversight responsibilities for other Business Analysts on large-scale projects. Key Responsibilities People & Culture Provide coaching and knowledge transfer to Business Analysts and colleagues. Act as a role model by embodying organizational values and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Contribute to the development of a high-motivation team environment and support leadership in maintaining staff morale and communication. Drive internal improvement initiatives across the Business Analysis function and the broader Change team. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a key member of the Solution Owner Group to ensure solutions align with business strategy and objectives. Collaborate with project managers in defining project scope and approach. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure accurate requirement gathering and solution validation. Project Delivery & Analysis Lead the analysis phase for strategic projects and oversee work of other analysts as required. Investigate, capture, and document detailed business requirements and process flows. Ensure all documentation, including solution designs and test plans, meet agreed standards. Approve and review technical documentation, mapping specifications, and test strategies. Identify product gaps and contribute to roadmap planning in partnership with Product Management. Financial & Process Management Provide and validate project cost estimates based on detailed solution definitions. Monitor and review Business Analyst estimates throughout project life cycles. Ensure successful handover of project deliverables to Business-as-Usual teams. Essential Background/Skills Extensive experience as a Business Analyst within the financial services sector Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to coach and mentor others. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and requirements engineering skills. Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities. Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset. Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business tools. Previous experience coaching and mentoring Business Analysts. Background in financial services or related industries is preferred. Familiarity with IT principles and system development lifecycle methodologies.

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• Wales, England
  
  

Work experience

• Business Analyst
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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