Senior Business Analyst, Leeds

Senior Business Analyst

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Senior Business Analyst – Technology, Strategy & Architecture – Technology Directorate Permanent – Full time – Location: Leeds Overview This is a Senior Business Analyst (BA) role that sits within the Technology Directorate. Business Analysts enable the Bank to meet its objectives by working on technology change initiatives. As part of cross‑functional teams and working closely with business colleagues, BAs elicit, analyse and create a shared understanding of requirements to enable successful implementation of change initiatives. Flexible Working Options

Job share Flexible start and end time each day Part time Ability to adapt calendar as needed, e.g. for school run, gym or appointments 50% in‑office attendance spread across the month Working from abroad (subject to approval)

Opportunities in Leeds We are growing our presence in Leeds, a city with nearly 200 years of connection to the Bank. Our modern, accessible office in the City Centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You will work collaboratively with London‑based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel to the London office. A day in the role A typical day might start with the team’s stand‑up meeting for the current sprint, where you discuss workload and blockers. You may join from Leeds, London or remotely on our hybrid model. You could then refine requirements or attend workshops with stakeholders to map processes and identify improvements, produce process flows or impact assessments to support delivery teams, and engage with the BA Community of Practice for continuous improvement. After updating documentation and sharing outputs, you will be ready for the next cycle. Role Requirements

Develop a deep understanding of Bank business areas, functions and change needs, linking them to organisation‑wide strategic objectives. Elicit, analyse, define and document business processes and requirements using appropriate BA artefacts, creating shared understanding among stakeholders. Manage the requirements lifecycle for data and systems implementations based on internal change and external legislative initiatives. Establish and maintain agreement between the business customer and solution provider on requirements, including traceability management across the full project lifecycle. Apply business change expertise to enable business colleagues to achieve outcomes set out in change initiatives. Investigate, analyse and communicate the current state and future state using BA tools and techniques. Communicate business impact so all stakeholders understand the requirements and how the solution will address them. Champion innovation and collaboration, actively contributing to the BA Community of Practice through knowledge sharing and advocacy for best practice. Apply standards and methods to ensure consistency, re‑use, scalability and alignment of requirements.

Minimum Criteria

Demonstrable experience working as a Business Analyst on projects or programmes, analysing and managing business requirements. Ability to produce clear and concise analysis artefacts such as process maps, user stories and acceptance criteria. Experience facilitating workshops or stakeholder meetings to elicit requirements and validate solutions. Strong communication skills, engaging effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Proficiency in applying standard business analysis tools and methods (e.g. process modelling, gap analysis). Solid knowledge of project delivery and product management approaches (Agile and/or Waterfall). Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting. Experience working within financial institutions and delivering projects related to regulations, markets and banking and payments.

Essential Criteria

Educated to degree level and/or holding a recognised Business Analysis qualification (e.g. BCS BA Diploma, IIBA CBAP) or equivalent experience. Proven track record as a Business Analyst on complex projects or programmes, ideally within financial or regulatory environments. Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle, with practical knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Conduct thorough impact assessments for proposed changes to systems and processes, identifying risks, dependencies and potential business impacts. Ability to coach and mentor colleagues on Agile principles. Skilled in developing and using operating models and business processes, including BPMN 2.0. Expertise in eliciting, analysing, communicating and documenting business and solution requirements using a range of BA techniques (e.g. process models, wireframes, use cases, data models). Experience producing high‑quality outputs from high‑level concepts to detailed specifications, including functional and technical artefacts. Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, engaging large and diverse groups and managing uncertainty effectively. Strong problem‑solving and influencing skills, exercising independent judgement and escalating issues appropriately.

Desirable Criteria

5+ years experience at Lead or Senior Business Analyst level. Awareness of business architecture principles and frameworks. Experience in data management, including data journeys, analysis, integration and migration. Experience in developing customer journeys and user research. Experience supporting scaled Agile methodologies within Waterfall environments. Experience with Cloud, CRM, Power Platforms, AI technologies. Certification in recognised delivery methods such as Agile or DevOps. Understanding of product and project management practices, including resource and time management. Operating at SFIA Level 4 (skills: Business Situation Analysis, Requirements Definition and Management, Business Modelling, Business Process Re‑engineering, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Methods and Tools).

Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe a workforce that reflects the society we serve is essential to maintaining monetary and financial stability. All colleagues are encouraged to feel valued and respected; we celebrate all forms of diversity including age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. The Bank welcomes flexible working arrangements and has partner organisations to support adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process. Salary and Benefits Leeds salary range: £49,360 - £55,530. May be higher depending on experience. Benefits: • Career‑average pension (non‑contributory) with retirement benefit of 1/80th of annual salary per year worked, with options to adjust. • Discretionary performance award based on current award pool. • 8% benefits allowance, optionally taken as salary or used to purchase flexible benefits. • 26 days annual leave, with option to buy up to 12 additional days. • Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role is subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process, typically taking 6 to 12 weeks post‑offer. Additional Bank security checks are required in accordance with Bank policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Type:: PartTime

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