Job Summary
Business Analyst (Contract – 12 Months) Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst with 5–7 years of experience, ideally within the banking sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that business requirements are accurately translated into functional specifications.
This is a 12-month contract role suited for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment and has a strong understanding of banking processes, systems, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications
- Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Collaborate with IT, product, and project teams to ensure successful solution delivery
- Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement validation sessions
- Support the development and implementation of banking systems and digital solutions
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance standards within the financial services sector
- Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case creation and execution
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs), process flows, and user stories
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
- 5–7 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst
- Prior experience working within the banking or financial services industry is essential
- Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., process mapping, data analysis)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a contract environment
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Adaptability and resilience
Contract Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Type: Contract