Business Analyst- Banking

Business Analyst- Banking

Posted 4 days ago by Natobotics

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: We are looking for a Techno-Functional Business Analyst / Data Analyst with over 8 years of experience in the banking domain. The role involves bridging business and technology by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and hands-on technical expertise, particularly in SQL and data visualization tools. This position is contract-based and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Translate business needs into detailed specifications, data models, and interface definitions (e.g., Swagger / JSON APIs).
  • Analyze large sets of banking data for insights and trends, supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Support the development and testing of data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.
  • Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and validation of end-to-end solutions.
  • Prepare BRD, FRD, use cases, process flows, and mapping documents.
  • Collaborate on solution design, data architecture, and systems integration (e.g., with core banking, payment gateways, or third-party platforms).
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and banking regulations such as Basel III, GDPR, or local regulatory requirements.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst in the banking or financial services sector.
  • Strong understanding of banking operations – retail, corporate, payments, lending, treasury, or risk.
  • Technical expertise in SQL, data analysis, and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/Qlik).
  • APIs (knowledge of JSON, RESTful services, Swagger/OpenAPI specs).
  • Excel, ETL tools, and basic scripting (Python is a plus).
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional global teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Business Analyst / Data Analyst – Banking Domain

Location: London or Edinburg

Job Type: Contract/ Hybrid

Experience: 8+ years

Domain: Banking / Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Techno-Functional Business Analyst / Data Analyst with strong experience in the banking domain to join our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business and technology, working closely with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to define, design, and deliver data-driven solutions. The role requires a blend of domain knowledge, analytical thinking, and hands-on technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Translate business needs into detailed specifications, data models, and interface definitions (e.g., Swagger / JSON APIs).
  • Analyze large sets of banking data for insights and trends, supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Support the development and testing of data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.
  • Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and validation of end-to-end solutions.
  • Prepare BRD, FRD, use cases, process flows, and mapping documents.
  • Collaborate on solution design, data architecture, and systems integration (e.g., with core banking, payment gateways, or third-party platforms).
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and banking regulations such as Basel III, GDPR, or local regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst in the banking or financial services sector.
  • Strong understanding of banking operations – retail, corporate, payments, lending, treasury, or risk.
  • Technical Expertise In SQL, data analysis, and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/Qlik)
  • APIs (knowledge of JSON, RESTful services, Swagger/OpenAPI specs)
  • Excel, ETL tools, and basic scripting (Python is a plus)
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional global teams.