Business Analyst

Hays Technology is partnering with a global financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Business Analyst to join a high-profile transformation programme within its Markets division. Working across a range of regulatory, data and business change initiatives, you will play a key role in delivering data-driven solutions that support critical business objectives and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Business Analyst who enjoys working with complex data, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving change across large-scale programmes within a fast-paced financial services environment. Key ResponsibilitiesAs Business analyst, you will be responsible for: Working across multiple projects and workstreams to gather, analyse and document business and technical requirements. Producing key project artefacts including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), process maps and user stories. Writing and optimising SQL queries for data analysis, reconciliation and investigation activities. Collaborating with technology teams to improve data quality, reporting processes and system performance. Supporting the design and delivery of data solutions, ensuring requirements are translated effectively into technical outcomes. Coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), developing test scenarios and supporting successful implementation activities. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to possess the following skills/experience: 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst within complex change or transformation programmes. Strong SQL skills with experience in data analysis, reconciliation and query optimisation. Experience producing detailed business and functional requirements documentation. Solid understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes and data lifecycle management. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business-focused requirements. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. This role will require you to be in the Belfast office 3 days per week. Only candidates with the ability to attend the office will be considered. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk