We have one open position of Senior Business Analyst with one of our client based at Leeds, UK. This is a contract/freelance position. Below is the job description for your reference. Please share your application once you are interested.
Role: Senior Business Analyst
Mode: Contract/Freelance
Location: Leeds, UK
Hybrid
Job Description:
Role Summary
* We have multiple roles required to support various strategic and operational workstreams across the organization
* Positions combine strategic design, practical implementation, and operational delivery to enable improved processes, data-driven decision-making, and efficient programme outcomes.
Business Analysis & Requirements
* Conduct comprehensive business analysis and requirements definition in large, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Gather, document, and validate user needs for planning, governance, and operational tools.
* Lead discovery and analysis phases for enterprise, corporate planning, or programme projects.
* Translate strategic objectives into functional and data requirements.
* Develop business and data models for outcome-based planning and performance measurement.
Process & Operational Improvement
* Analyze and redesign business processes to improve efficiency, quality, and alignment.
* Conduct detailed analysis to support process improvements, operational decisions, and “quick win” initiatives.
* Implement process improvements using structured methodologies, including Six Sigma.
* Propose rationalization or switch-off for outdated systems, returns, or processes (e.g., API gateways, legacy files).
Programme & Workstream Delivery
* Plan, organize, and track detailed workstream activities and deliverables.
* Drive out detailed scope and support prioritization for programme delivery.
* Identify, track, and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID).
* Facilitate workshops, stakeholder discussions, and engagement sessions to gather insights and validate solutions.
* Work flexibly within project and programme delivery frameworks, adapting to evolving organizational goals.
Digital Tools & Technical Delivery
* Migrate legacy files into modern architecture and develop migration strategies.
* Evaluate rollout of software and digital tools (e.g., Power BI, M365) and standardize software delivery practices.
* Assess and embed security controls across SDLC stages.
* Produce clear documentation, process maps, requirements artefacts, traceability matrices, RAID logs, MI, and progress reports.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of Agile BA techniques: user story mapping, impact mapping, MoSCoW prioritization.
* Certification in BCS Business Analysis, Agile BA, or equivalent qualification.
* Substantial project/programme environments involving business & IT change.
* Experience of working in a regulatory environment.
* Experience in Business Architecture, Business Change, or Testing.
* Experience in regulatory programmes, data governance, or process improvement initiatives.
* Business acumen in financial services or financial regulation.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver business analysis, planning, and process improvement outputs across multiple programmes.
* Support accelerated delivery of strategic initiatives in DTI, DAU, Enterprise Planning, and Smarter Regulator workstreams.
* Ensure templates, tools, and workflows are simplified, standardized, and aligned to organizational requirements.
* Enable faster, evidence-based decision-making and operational improvements across programmes.
* Contribute to enterprise-wide planning, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.
Recruiter Email: nitinsharma@thriveitsystems.com