Senior Business Analyst (UK)

GBST Holdings Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology provider is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their London team. In this role, you will engage with clients, document business requirements, and work closely with project teams to deliver innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a financial institution, possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, and be familiar with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Instant savings and discounts

Private Health Insurance

Non-contributory Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Additional day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a financial institution.
• Detailed knowledge of Pension and Wrap systems in the UK market.
• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify and document business objectives.
• Write BA deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Business Analysis

Client engagement

Requirements gathering

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

SQL

XML

Job description

At GBST, we’re inspiring wealth innovation for wealth management and advice organisations globally. Our commitment to excellence, track record of continued and successful delivery, hard work and product excellence has earned us the trust and partnership of many of the world’s leading financial services organisations.

We’ve invested heavily in transforming our technology stack to bring a truly immersive and digital experience to the front and back-office.

Job Description

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to provide quality business analysis to internal and external clients, leading the determination of business requirements and development of system specifications and functional designs for business solutions software. You’ll be joining a global, diverse team within an Australian-based company, collaborating with subject matter experts and business units to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in London. Take a look and see if this could be your next career step with GBST & U.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with clients to identify and document business objectives and requirements.
• Write BA deliverables (scoping, business requirements, use cases, features, software requirements) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with project teams (developers, testers, implementation, documentation, training) to ensure requirements are met.
• Write and review functional specifications.
• Lead requirement gathering workshops.
• Prepare and deliver training and demonstrations for end-users and clients.
• Support the sales team with product demonstrations and demo environment development.
• Mentor BA team members.
• Ensure compliance with GBST policies, standards, and local statutory requirements.
• Contribute to a high-performing team and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills and Experience

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a reputable financial institution.
• Detailed knowledge of Pension and Wrap systems in the UK market.
• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proven experience as a Senior BA in large-scale projects, including leading workshops, gap analysis, writing and reviewing requirements, and leading UAT cycles.
• Superior listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Logical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, adapt to changing environments, and prioritise work.
• Assertive, self-motivated, and client-focused.
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile development environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, XML.
• Understanding of Composer data model and workflow experience.
• Experience in compliance requirements and legislative work groups (e.g., HMRC, FCA).
• Testing and training skills.

GBST & U Benefits (UK)

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Instant savings and discounts at major retailers
• Private Health Insurance (including Dental and Optical)
• Non-contributory Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Car, Cycle to Work, Additional Pension Contributions)
• Additional GBST & U day off every year
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you’re looking for a role where you can be part of exciting innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now or reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Please note due to a high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact applicants progressing to the next stage. We are currently managing recruitment internally and do not require support from external agencies.