At GBST, we are passionate about helping wealth management and advice businesses innovate, grow and deliver better outcomes for their clients. We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and help deliver technology solutions for the financial services sector.
In this role, you will work closely with clients, product teams and colleagues across the business to understand needs and translate them into clear, practical requirements. You will support delivery from discovery through to implementation, helping teams shape solutions that meet business objectives and provide value to users. Key responsibilities include:
Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, user needs and operational challenges
Plan and facilitate workshops, interviews and discovery sessions to gather and validate requirements
Analyse and document business processes, workflows, functional requirements and business rules
Translate requirements into clear user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria for delivery teams
Work closely with product owners, developers, testers and other delivery colleagues to clarify requirements and support solution design
Identify gaps, dependencies, risks and opportunities for process improvement
Support backlog refinement, sprint planning and other Agile delivery activities
Contribute to testing activities, including reviewing test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing and helping resolve issues
Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and communicate progress and decisions to stakeholders
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical business analyst who can build trusted relationships and bring clarity to complex problems. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and balancing attention to detail with a practical, outcomes-focused approach. Experience in a Financial Services / Wealth Management SaaS technology will be valuable to your success in the role. Significant experience working as a Business Analyst on technology or business change initiatives
Strong skills in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation and validation
Experience producing process maps, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria
Knowledge of Agile delivery practices and experience working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify dependencies and assess impacts
Experience supporting testing and user acceptance testing
A proactive, organised and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Why join GBST?
At GBST, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where individuals are empowered to contribute, challenge ideas and continuously improve. You will work with talented colleagues across a global technology business and contribute to solutions that support wealth management and financial services organisations. Our UK benefits include: Two days of flexible or hybrid working
Instant savings and discounts at major retailers across the country
Private health insurance, including dental and optical cover
Non-contributory pension scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, cycle-to-work and additional pension contributions
An additional GBST & U day off each year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Senior Business Analyst | 12 month FTC in London employer: GBST
At GBST, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London-based team enjoys flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth through initiatives like LinkedIn Learning. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your career development in the exciting field of cloud services.
