Lead Business Analyst Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Areti Group is partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing a significant period of business transformation and operational change. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to help shape and mature their Business Analysis capability while supporting the delivery of both operational and technology-focused change initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing change function, influence how projects and programmes are delivered, and play a key role in establishing best practice across a complex and evolving environment. As Lead Business Analyst, you will play a key role in driving both business and technology change across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams, technology teams, project managers, and business leaders, you will be responsible for understanding business challenges, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating operational requirements into successful technology and process-driven solutions. A significant aspect of this role will involve establishing and embedding Business Analysis best practices, introducing governance and delivery frameworks, and helping to develop a high-performing BA capability as the function evolves. The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of operational business analysis expertise and IT delivery experience, enabling them to act as the bridge between business functions and technical teams. Business Analysis Leadership Lead Business Analysis activities across multiple business and technology programmes. Support the development and growth of the Business Analysis capability. Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues involved in business analysis activities. Capture, analyse, and document both business and functional requirements. Create process maps, workflows, business cases, user stories, acceptance criteria, and solution documentation. Ensure requirements remain traceable throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with project, technology, and delivery teams to support successful implementation. Develop strong relationships across operational, business, and technology teams. Communicate effectively with senior leaders, project sponsors, and technology teams. Establish and maintain Business Analysis governance and reporting standards. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, operational efficiency, and technology adoption. Support strategic transformation and business improvement initiatives. Contribute to the ongoing maturity and development of project delivery capabilities. Extensive Business Analysis experience gained within complex business environments. Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing Business Analysts. Strong experience delivering both operational business change and technology-focused projects. Proven ability to work across business and IT functions, translating operational needs into practical solutions. Strong track record of establishing or improving Business Analysis capabilities and frameworks. Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management experience. Experience working within structured project delivery environments. Strong understanding of business change, technology delivery, transformation, and continuous improvement. Experience working with enterprise systems, business applications, and cross-functional technology teams. Experience supporting large-scale transformation or business integration programmes. Exposure to PMO maturity, governance, or capability improvement initiatives. Experience supporting organisational change and business improvement activities. Experience delivering projects involving business systems, process automation, or enterprise technologies. This role would suit an experienced Senior Business Analyst, or Lead Business Analyst with a strong blend of operational and IT Business Analysis experience , looking to build capability, drive best practice, and make a measurable impact within a business undergoing significant change and transformation.
Business Analyst Team Lead - Hybrid Working in London employer: Areti Group | B Corp
ARETI is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performance culture where innovation thrives. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor teams and influence key architectural decisions while working in the vibrant heart of Central London. The competitive salary and equity package, combined with a collaborative environment, make ARETI a rewarding place for Senior Software Engineers looking to make a significant impact.
