Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst Location: Northampton (hybrid, 2 days per week in-office) Salary: Up to £65,000 (depending on experience) 20% bonus We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading payments organisation, working on a Target Operating Model (TOM) initiative that will drive transformational change across the business. This is a strategic, delivery-focused role ideal for someone who thrives on defining and implementing future-state operating models, enabling scalable and sustainable business performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in organisational transformation , from conducting current state assessments to designing and embedding new capabilities, team structures, and governance models. You’ll play a key role in turning strategic objectives into actionable plans and supporting the setup of new teams, processes, and ways of working. Key Responsibilities Lead analysis activities across the Target Operating Model project, ensuring business needs are clearly understood and addressed through strategic solutions. Conduct detailed current vs. future state analysis, capability mapping, and change impact assessments to support effective transformation. Define and implement new operating models, processes, and team structures to enable successful organisational change. Translate high-level strategy into practical, deliverable plans that align with business objectives. Engage with a wide range of stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements, ensuring alignment at all levels. Support the onboarding of new team members and establish robust governance frameworks and processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, quality delivery in line with project goals. Key Skills & Experience 6 years' experience in a Business Analyst role, with a strong background in strategic transformation and target operating model delivery. Demonstrated ability to set up new teams, define roles and responsibilities, and embed effective ways of working. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at all organisational levels. Skilled in mapping business capabilities to organisational goals and designing effective operating models. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. Deep understanding of both Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Knowledge of lifecycle management, API integrations, and cloud-based applications. Desirable Experience Background in financial services or the payments industry. Experience with SQL for data analysis. Familiarity with financial regulations and industry standards. Understanding of modern payment technologies and platforms. If you’re a strategic, delivery-focused Business Analyst ready to shape the future of a leading payments company, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Northampton, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025