Technical Business Analyst

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial markets is seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join their new corporate strategy and operations team in Belfast. In this role, you'll bridge product, engineering, and leadership teams, optimizing internal systems and processes. The position offers hybrid flexibility and a competitive package (~£55k), ideal for those with 5+ years of experience in similar roles and strong data analytics skills.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Highly competitive package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Business Analyst or Technical Analyst role, ideally in financial services or data-driven environments.
• Excellent grasp of data analytics with working knowledge of SQL or similar.
• Experience supporting large-scale systems change or legacy-to-modern platform migrations.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into existing internal systems and understand data flows.
• Translate business challenges into technical requirements.
• Ensure buy-in and alignment at every stage with stakeholders.
• Document system behaviours, data structures, and workflows.
• Identify blockers and offer practical solutions.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

BI dashboards

Job description

VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a global leader in financial markets and trading solutions, as they build out a brand-new corporate strategy and operations team in Belfast.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a business undergoing major transformation, modernising core systems, streamlining commercial operations, and building smarter internal infrastructure to support continued growth.

You'll act as the critical link between product, engineering, and leadership teams, working on the technology that underpins pricing, revenue optimisation, and internal decision-making tools.

Why This Role?

• Be part of a brand-new team with 20+ hires planned over the next 3 months
• Join a global powerhouse in financial technology with a Belfast HQ that's growing fast
• Influence major internal systems change across corporate functions
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility and a highly competitive package (~£55k)
• Work with smart, driven people in a collaborative, professional environment

Key Responsibilities

• Deep dive into existing internal systems (some legacy), and build a strong understanding of how data flows through the business
• Translate business challenges into clear, technical requirements for engineering teams
• Act as a conduit between stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and alignment at every stage
• Document system behaviours, data structures, workflows, and user requirements to support development
• Help identify blockers and risks, offering practical solutions to keep progress on track
• Rapidly absorb new concepts across pricing, data, revenue, and operational tech stacks
• Ensure technical documentation is complete, consistent, and reflects stakeholder needs

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in a Business Analyst or Technical Analyst role (ideally in financial services or data-driven environments)
• Excellent grasp of data analytics, with working knowledge of SQL or similar
• Experience supporting large-scale systems change or legacy-to-modern platform migrations
• Strong communication skills - comfortable working cross-functionally across engineering, ops, and exec teams
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Collaborative mindset and a willingness to step in where needed

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Exposure to pricing or revenue operations systems
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, or BI dashboards
• Familiarity with agile delivery environments

Next Steps

If you're an analytical thinker who thrives on solving complex problems and loves the idea of shaping internal systems for one of the most respected players in the global markets space, we'd love to hear from you.