Senior Business Change Analyst (Financial Services) – £80,000–£90,000 | London / Hybrid
Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in UK financial services?
I am looking for a talented professional to join a leading organisation undergoing major transformation across its financial products and operations. This is a high-impact, senior role with real opportunity to shape change and drive strategic improvement.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Business Change Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in analysing complex business needs, defining robust requirements, and supporting regulatory and operational change initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver solutions that enhance performance, compliance, and customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation using structured methodologies
* Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and process models
* Conduct gap analyses and identify opportunities for process optimisation
* Work closely with IT, compliance, and operations to ensure regulatory alignment (FCA/PRA)
* Support implementation of new systems and digital transformation initiatives
* Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and user story development
* Assist with UAT, training, and post-implementation reviews
* Track progress and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
About You
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the UK financial services sector (insurance, banking, or asset management)
* Strong understanding of UK financial regulations (FCA, PRA)
* Skilled in BPMN, UML, JIRA, and Confluence
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
* Experience working across Agile and Waterfall environments
Desirable Certifications
* BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (Foundation / Practitioner)
* BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis
* Expert BA Award or equivalent senior-level qualification
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary: £80,000–£90,000
* Hybrid working (London-based, 2–3 days per week in office)
* Opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation in a respected financial services organisation
If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change within the financial sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Olivia.castle@sandersonplc.com