Business Analyst - 12m FTC

Davy

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Hybrid working model

Flexible benefits allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Pension / retirement planning

Job summary

Davy in Ireland is seeking a Business Analyst on a 12‑month fixed term contract to support delivery by translating business processes into clear technical standards and requirements. The role spans multiple departments and involves identifying gaps, improving governance and efficiency, and translating these areas into actionable business requirements.

The successful candidate will engage stakeholders, document procedures and operating models, and assist with reports and implementation plans.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process flows.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Power BI.
Exposure to regulatory or risk-related change initiatives.
Knowledge of project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into high quality requirements and user stories.
Document and analyse existing processes to identify gaps and improvements.
Provide administrative support to Head of Operations and SMEs, including procedure documents and implementation plans.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for the Head of Operations.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Power BI

Job description

About Us

At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future. At Davy, you are the difference. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Business Analyst on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting delivery across the organisation by helping teams translate business process into clear technical standards and procedures as part of our policy implementation programme. The role will also provide an opportunity to identify process gaps, highlight areas for improved governance and efficiency, while translating these areas into business requirements. This is a business-facing role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple departments, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing business processes.

In The Role, The Successful Candidate Will:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

Partner with business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into high quality business requirements and user stories.
Document and analyse existing business processes to identify current operating standard and highlight areas of improvement.
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Operations and business subject matter experts, including assisting with the writing of procedure documents, templates and implementation plans.
Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as requested by the Head of Operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate workshops, and requirements sessions with business teams and senior stakeholders.
Prepare business documentation including procedures, standards, requirements, process maps, and operating models.
Support communication of change impacts and benefits across the organisation including control enhancement benefit.
Act as a liaison between team members and other internal parties, ensuring effective communication and coordination of tasks.

Regulatory & Risk Alignment

Ensure alignment of requirements and documentation with internal controls and regulatory expectations.
Support audit, compliance, and control assessments as required.
Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned by SMEs or other senior team members.

About You

4+ years' experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process flows.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Power BI
Exposure to regulatory or risk-related change initiatives.
Knowledge of project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

Benefits

What we offer

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today's fast-moving world, we know it's important to feel secure and empowered. That's why Davy benefits support you through all of life's stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.

Health and Wellbeing

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.

Reward and Recognition

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.

Growth and Development

Our award‑winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.

Positive Workplace

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.

Values and Culture

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don't meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.