Senior Data Business Analyst

The primary role is to provide Senior Data Business Analyst deliverables to the data team by identifying, analysing, and documenting data-related requirements across projects and BAU activities. This includes working closely with the Data Architect, Data Analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, understood, and delivered effectively. Responsibilities include:

• Mapping 'as is' and 'to be' processes, focusing on data flows, data usage, and reporting outputs.
• Ensuring proposed solutions are efficient, scalable, and aligned with agreed data architecture standards and process management standards.
• Documenting data and reporting requirements in conjunction with the business, Data Architect, Data Analysts, and Project Manager.
• Translating business needs into clear functional specifications, data definitions, and business rules.
• Supporting the production of project documentation, including requirements, process flows, and data mappings.
• Prioritising and delivering data changes.
• Running requirements workshops with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers where required.
• Maintaining documentation in accordance with the firm's project methodology, data governance standards, and process management standards.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure they understand the benefits, limitations, and impacts of data and reporting changes.
• Ensuring appropriate communication to users regarding data changes and how they affect downstream processes and reporting.
• Working with the business and Learning & Development to support user documentation, definitions, and training where required.
• Ensuring appropriate handover of data solutions into BAU support, including documentation and agreed ownership.
• Assisting with the development of UAT documentation, test scenarios, and tracking of outcomes.
• Validating outputs from data processes, reports, and dashboards against documented requirements.
• Supporting data quality initiatives, including identification and resolution of inconsistencies or gaps.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of data definitions, standards, and governance practices.

You: Experienced practitioner with relevant qualifications. Likely to have a relevant degree or equivalent and may be a part qualified or qualified professional within a discipline or have equivalent experience in a data or analytical environment. Experience includes:

• Working as a Business Analyst, ideally within a data, reporting, or analytics-focused team.
• Interpreting business requirements and translating them into data and technical specifications.
• Working with data teams, including Data Architects, Data Analysts, or Data Engineers.
• Strong understanding of data concepts, including data structures, data flows, and data quality considerations.
• Supervising colleagues, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to agreed standards.
• Analysing and interpreting complex information and understanding impacts across systems, data, and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credible relationships across the firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable facilitating workshops and presenting complex information in a clear and structured way.
• High levels of attention to detail, particularly around data definitions and requirements accuracy.
• Team-focused mentality, working collaboratively to deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to use judgement and experience to resolve issues and elevate where appropriate.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Fabric, Purview, and other enterprise data tools would be beneficial.