Business Analyst Contract Length: 10 months (initial) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid working) Rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Sector: Financial Services Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 10-month contract. This role will support key change and transformation initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be based in or able to commute to Edinburgh. Key Responsibilities Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements using appropriate techniques (workshops, interviews, process mapping, etc.) Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements and user stories Work collaboratively with project managers, developers, and testers to support end-to-end project delivery Support project planning, scope definition, and change management activities Conduct impact assessments and gap analysis to support business change Ensure requirements align with regulatory, risk, and governance standards within financial services Support stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle Required Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Business Analyst within financial services (banking, insurance, asset management, or similar) Strong understanding of financial services processes, controls, and regulatory environments Demonstrable experience working on change or transformation projects Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Strong documentation skills, including business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience working in hybrid Agile environments Knowledge of change governance and delivery frameworks within regulated organisations Previous experience working on large-scale or complex programmes Additional Information This role is inside IR35 Hybrid working model, with on-site presence in Edinburgh required Initial 10-month contract with potential for extension