Senior Business Analyst – Banking Technology Projects

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to drive technology projects within the banking sector. The role acts as the primary bridge between business units, IT, architecture and project management, ensuring that business needs are translated into clear, actionable technology requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document business requirements and produce Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for technology initiatives.
• Translate business needs into precise technology specifications.
• Serve as liaison among business stakeholders, technical analysts, developers and architecture teams.
• Conduct market research to identify suitable technology solutions and leverage existing assets.
• Support solution design and requirements gathering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify gaps during project phases and collaborate with stakeholders to define appropriate solutions.
• Assist with project testing and provide guidance on requirement changes or conflicts.
• Maintain comprehensive Business Analysis documentation and track emerging market and technology trends.
• Provide progress reporting against agreed plans and support the wider team in collaboration with Business, IT and PMO stakeholders.

Required profile

• 10+ years of Business Analysis experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of banking systems, products and processes.
• Proven track record in requirements gathering, solution design and BRD preparation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and logical thinking capabilities.
• CBAP certification is preferred.

Required skills