Business Analyst

For one of our leading financial services clients, we are searching for an experienced Technical Business Analyst/Technical BA-PM to support a number of complex data and process transformation initiatives within their Wealth Management division. You will work closely with business and engineering stakeholders, helping drive delivery across highly technical programmes involving data platforms, controls automation and process transformation.

Role Responsibilities
Gather, analyse and document business, functional and technical requirements across complex transformation programmes
Work closely with engineering teams to understand data flows, source systems and platform architecture
Analyse and map data lineage from multiple source systems through data lakes and downstream control platforms
Develop a deep understanding of complex data models and business processes across the organisation
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather requirements, define solutions and align delivery priorities
Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements for developers, data engineers and architects
Support the delivery of automated controls, data governance and process automation initiatives
Review, interpret and challenge technical designs, code logic and complex calculation methodologies where required
Manage project deliverables, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications throughout the delivery life cycle
Partner with business and technology teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives and operational requirements
Requirements
Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Technical BA/Project Manager within complex enterprise environments
Strong background in Financial Services, Investment Banking, Wealth Management or Capital Markets environments
Extensive experience working on data-driven transformation programmes
Strong data analysis, data mapping and data lineage experience across multiple source systems
Ability to quickly understand complex data models and system architectures
Experience working closely with Engineering, Architecture and Business stakeholders
Comfortable reading, interpreting and discussing code and technical implementations
Strong understanding of process automation, controls frameworks and operational improvement initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-performance environments with demanding delivery standards
Experience managing project delivery responsibilities alongside business analysis activities is highly desirable
Role Details
Location: Birmingham (5 days per week onsite)
Contract Length: Initial term through June 2027 with potential extension
Permanent Option: 12-month FTC with potential permanent conversion
Start Date: ASAP