Job Title: Business Analyst Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for extension) Working Pattern: Full Time Location: London About Us: Our client is a leading organisation in the Financial Services sector, dedicated to driving operational efficiency and compliance. We are seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to join their dynamic team for a fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in supporting the client onboarding process and ensuring that regulatory requirements are met. Role Overview: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in understanding and assessing the evolving needs of the business. You will analyse the impacts of changes, document requirements, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. If working on regulatory projects, you will translate EMEA regulatory requirements into actionable business requirements. Key Responsibilities: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current client onboarding process (as-is) and identify gaps to define the desired future state (to-be). Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology) to elicit and document business and functional requirements with full traceability. Facilitate workshops, conduct impact assessments, and drive successful project execution. Create clear documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and process diagrams, to communicate findings effectively. Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure delivered features align with documented requirements. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely and effective delivery of project outcomes. Present findings at Steering Committees, translating complex data and regulatory implications clearly for senior management. Communicate with internal colleagues to understand current practises and processes, and identify areas for change. Use data modelling practises to analyse findings and propose strategic and operational improvements. Document processes, system changes, and governance requirements for any changes introduced. Support QA, testing, and delivery of changes while addressing any issues that arise. What You Bring: Degree level education, with professional BA qualifications desirable. Proven experience in the end-to-end client onboarding journey within financial services. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements, including KYC and AML. Ability to facilitate workshops and engage cross-functional teams effectively. Excellent documentation skills and the ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders. Experience leading UAT and ensuring alignment with business requirements. Strong relationship-building and communication skills (both written and verbal). Knowledge of financial services, markets, and banking activities, along with the surrounding regulatory framework. Demonstrated success in delivering projects within financial services, particularly those impacted by regulatory change. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively while also taking the initiative. What We Offer: An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation in the Financial Services industry. A collaborative environment where your insights and contributions will be valued. Competitive compensation and the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic team.Join us in making a difference! Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention