📊 Role: AVP Business Analyst
📍 Work Type & Location: Hybrid – 2 days on-site in Northampton
📝 Role Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefit
Are you a data-driven thinker with a passion for change delivery? Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic AVP Business Analyst to support strategic transformation. You’ll play a crucial role in defining business needs, leading solution discovery, and driving delivery within one of the most exciting areas of a global financial powerhouse.
This role offers an opportunity to work across innovative payment solutions used by over 30% of the UK high street. You’ll shape the future of payments, influence key decisions, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
🧠 As an AVP Business Analyst, you will:
* Lead the analysis on small projects or own a workstream on large-scale programmes.
* Translate complex business challenges into actionable technology solutions.
* Think beyond requirements – suggest recommendations and creative solutions.
* Support delivery planning by estimating, aligning timelines, and delivering to roadmap.
* Work within structured governance to align with wider organisational strategy.
🤝 Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership:
* Act as a trusted bridge between business, technology, and change stakeholders.
* Communicate requirements, progress, and solutions clearly to all levels of the business.
* Support negotiation and buy-in through strong influencing skills.
🧩 Decision Making & Problem Solving:
* Assess challenges from multiple viewpoints and recommend clear courses of action.
* Bring sound judgment and a solution-first mindset to every step of the change process.
* Provide insight based on structured analysis and data across internal systems.
✅ You’ll Bring:
* 4+ years experience as a Business Analyst within large organisations.
* Proven ability to analyse data and present insights effectively.
* Experience utilising JIRA.
* Deep understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
* Working knowledge of APIs, data transfer, and cloud-based applications.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
🌟 Bonus Points For:
* Understanding of SQL and Financial Services regulations.
* Experience with Payment Technology or the Payments industry.
🎁 Key Benefits:
* 📈 Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
* 💼 Exposure to high-impact transformation programmes
* 🌍 Flexible Hybrid Working
* 📚 Ongoing Learning & Career Development Opportunities
* 🌱 Inclusive, Diverse, and Purpose-Driven Culture
Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of payments.