The Bank of England, in partnership with Inspire People, is hiring Senior Business Analysts to support high-impact technology and data transformation at the heart of the UK’s financial system. We’re seeking experienced BAs with strong full SDLC expertise, BPMN 2.0 capability and a proven track record delivering complex change within financial or regulatory environments, using data and insight to drive informed decision-making. Hybrid working from Leeds. £49,360 to £55,530 plus 8% flexible cash benefits allowance, 10% to 25% discretionary bonus and non-contributory pension. 21-month FTC.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you must be able to hit the ground running, proficient in business analysis (requirements elicitation, analysis & management, process mapping, data mapping etc.) with strong stakeholder relationship management / soft skills.
Role Overview:
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 our business colleagues, BAs elicit, analyse, validate and manage and create a shared understanding of requirements to enable successful implementation of our change initiatives.
As a Business Analyst within the Bank, typical role responsibilities include:
*Requirements gathering and process engineering analysis to provide detailed analysis to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and designed to deliver the right business outcomes.
*Producing outputs at different levels (high level to functional specifications) to a high quality within the standards set by the BA management team
*Providing both functional and technical expertise to the Technology teams in producing detailed requirements documentation (e.g., detailed process maps, use case specifications, wireframes, logical data models), facilitating workshops with the business utilising a variety of business analysis methods.
Essential Criteria
We are interested in hearing from candidates who have the following capabilities:
*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, able to engage large and diverse groups and manage uncertainty effectively.
*Strong problem-solving and influencing skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgement and escalate issues appropriately.
Desirable Criteria:
It would also be beneficial, but not necessary, to have some of the following:
*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
*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
In addition to the base salary of ££49,360 - £55,530, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits:
*A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
*An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%)
*An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
*25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
*Private medical insurance and income protection.
*Dental cover
*Interest-free season ticket loan
The Bank takes pride in its people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.
For more information, please contact Andrew Medhurst or Zymante Gintalaite (Zee) at Inspire People, who are engaged on an exclusive basis by the Bank of England, or apply now.