Senior Business Analyst – Markets Finance Tech Change

Natobotics Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance its product control and financial control functions. Key responsibilities include gathering business requirements, defining functional needs, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in financial services, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This is a contract role with a hybrid work model based in Glasgow or London.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Ability to mentor junior Business Analysts.
• Solid understanding of Finance and sub-ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Define functional and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk and Treasury stakeholders.
• Create documentation and mock-ups.
• Support process re-engineering initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis skills

SQL querying

Business process modelling

Investment banking knowledge

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Markets Finance Tech Change

Natobotics is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support the bank’s Product Control and Finance Control functions within the Markets Finance Tech Change team. The role focuses on finance sub‑ledger systems, P&L and balance sheet reporting, valuation processes, and MI reporting for senior management.

Role Information

• Role Title: Business Analyst
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days on‑site at client location)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Location: London / Glasgow
• Experience Required: 15+ years

Key Accountabilities

• Gather, prioritise and document business requirements.
• Define functional and integration requirements aligned to Agile delivery.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk and Treasury stakeholders to define product backlogs.
• Create GUI mock‑ups and documentation (Confluence/Wiki).
• Work with feature teams to ensure business outcomes are met.
• Analyse and resolve UAT issues; respond to finance user queries.
• Identify functional/process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support process re‑engineering initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across Finance, Risk and Treasury.

Essential Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Strong data analysis skills, including SQL querying and data interrogation.
• Proven experience in data and business process modelling.
• Solid understanding of Finance (Product Control / Financial Control) and sub‑ledger accounting.
• In‑depth knowledge of investment banking products and finance processes.
• Ability to produce structured, well‑documented analysis and solutions.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall delivery models.
• Understanding of Agile concepts: backlog, stories, acceptance criteria, definition of ready/done.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders (Director/MD level).
• Ability to mentor junior Business Analysts.
• Knowledge of front‑to‑back finance and operational process flows.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting