Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst£80 - 90,000 + Generous BenefitsLondon2-3 days a week on siteWe're supporting a large financial services organisation that is undertaking a number of complex system implementation and business transformation initiatives.They are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to take a lead role across business analysis activities, working closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams and delivery functions to define requirements, improve processes and support strategic change.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong financial services or consulting experience who enjoys working on complex transformation programmes and operating at a senior stakeholder level.You'll have the opportunity to operate at a senior level, influence key stakeholders and play a significant role in shaping how new systems and processes are designed and delivered. What You'll Be DoingLead the analysis, documentation and validation of complex business requirements.Develop and maintain detailed business and functional specifications.Work with senior stakeholders to define strategic objectives and ensure solutions align with wider business goals.Design and document end-to-end business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement.Act as the key link between business and technology teams, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and delivered.Lead and support testing and validation activities to ensure solutions meet business requirements.Provide expert business analysis input across wider transformation initiatives.Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather requirements, explore problems and build consensus.Support change management activities to help ensure successful adoption of new processes and technology.Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior Business Analysts and contribute to best practice across the function.What We're Looking For5+ years' experience working as a Business Analyst, ideally within financial services or a consulting environment.Strong experience across requirements gathering, business process modelling and business/functional documentation.Experience using data analysis tools, such as SQL or BI platforms, and the ability to interpret data to inform business decisions.Proven ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders, driving alignment and consensus across different teams.Experience leading business analysis activities across large-scale system implementation or transformation projects.Strong understanding of Agile and waterfall and experience working within cross-functional delivery teams.Good knowledge of financial services regulations, controls and industry standards.Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex information easy to understand.Desirable ExperienceIt would be advantageous if you also have:Experience managing BA workstreams within financial services transformation programmes.Understanding of APIs, system integrations and digital transformation.Knowledge of UX/UI principles and their impact on customer and system usability.Agile or Business Analysis qualifications such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, CBAP, BCS or PMI-PBA.Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement frameworks. If you're a Senior Business Analyst with strong financial services or consulting experience and are looking for your next transformation opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you.