Senior Business Analyst - Hybrid (Belfast)

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in market infrastructure is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their hybrid team in Belfast. The role involves analysing business requirements, collaborating with engineers to transition systems, and supporting data management. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in financial services and possess strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a salary up to £55k, a flexible working model, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £55k

Flexible hybrid working model

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

High-spec equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst within financial services.
• Strong understanding of complex data systems and migration projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business requirements for development teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders.
• Support design of data management and pricing processes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Mindset

Agile Methodologies

Complex Data Systems

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Senior Business Analyst - Hybrid (Belfast)

About the Company

My client is a global leader in market infrastructure, driving innovation through data solutions and digital transformation. Operating at scale and trusted worldwide, they are redefining how modern systems power global markets.

Role Overview

You’ll be joining an Agile team of engineers and project specialists, focused on building the next generation of back-office applications for a multi-billion-pound brokerage business. This role plays a crucial part in optimising brokerage data, refining calculation processes, and supporting commercial decision‑making through analytics and system modernisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document business requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications for development teams.
• Gain deep understanding of existing systems and drive the transition to new strategic platforms.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to remove blockers and ensure project success.
• Support the design of brokerage data management and pricing calculation processes.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst within financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of complex data systems and legacy‑to‑modern migration projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence).
• Detail‑driven with the ability to prioritise and deliver under tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in brokerage, trading, or pricing platforms.
• Knowledge of business analysis best practices and frameworks.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with reporting, modelling, and presentation.

What They Offer

• Salary up to £55k
• Flexible hybrid working model (Belfast‑based)
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• High‑spec equipment and modern development environment

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.