Business Analyst in Glasgow

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security (TOCS) COO

Salary Range: £28,000 to £35,000 per annum DOE

Location: UK – Hybrid work from anywhere in the UK with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB.

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Our Team: At Virgin Money we’re recruiting a Business Analyst to join our supportive and collaborative team to help us deliver transformational change within our Cyber Security Programme. This role is ideal for a Business Analyst passionate about learning more about Cyber Security.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and utilising your Business Analysis skillset within Cyber Security projects
• Working on projects that deliver business and technical change
• Working on projects end to end from discovery and requirements gathering through to implementation
• Working proactively and collaboratively with those around you, input into planning, providing progress updates and input into project risks and issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems and implement innovative solutions
• Conducting business analysis activities including requirements data analysis and impact analysis
• Conducting business readiness activities including communication & training plans and implementation planning

We need you to have:

• A strong track record of successfully delivering on Business Analysis activities using different methodologies and techniques gained by working on multiple projects.
• Experience of successfully delivering Business Analysis and readiness work across the project lifecycle including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, use cases, Business Impact assessments, process mapping as‑is & to‑be, creating and delivering communications & training plans, creation of support models & operating models and RACI.
• Experience of working in technical IT projects
• A curious mindset, willingness to learn within technical projects, ability to ask questions to translate technical information into simple business language.
• Experience in data gathering and analysis including use of MS Excel / Power BI
• Demonstrable experience of building relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience of participating in meetings and workshops, sharing your thoughts and ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• First‑class interpersonal skills coupled with influencing abilities and a can‑do attitude to stay focused on delivering the right business outcome.

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential:

• Business Analysis qualifications
• Education in a technical / IT discipline
• Exposure to multiple delivery methodologies including Agile and Waterfall

Red Hot Rewards:

• Generous holidays – 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part‑time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well‑being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid gender‑neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Market‑leading pension.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there’s no waiting around – you’ll enjoy these benefits from day one.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money: Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group together we’re the UK’s first full‑service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose – Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer‑obsessed and fun‑filled career journey.

Be yourself at Virgin Money: At Virgin Money we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose – Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

Disability Confident Leader: We’re committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Key Skills: SQL, Agile, Business Analysis, Visio, Waterfall, Business Process Modeling, Requirements Gathering, User Acceptance Testing, Business Requirements, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Skills