Senior Business Analyst Location: Northampton, England (hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in delivering innovative technology solutions to meet business needs. This role is pivotal for the successful implementation of projects, ensuring that they are delivered cost-effectively and in alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the gathering of business requirements and support the design of solutions, either by leading analysis for small projects or managing a workstream on larger programs. Think creatively to support the efficient delivery of requirements, providing well-considered recommendations. Collaborate with project teams to deliver on an agreed roadmap, ensuring accurate estimation of delivery timelines in alignment with overall project goals. Adhere to governance processes, ensuring proper sign-offs and alignment with broader strategic objectives. Stakeholder Management & Leadership: Engage with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project, ensuring their needs are understood and met effectively. Establish clear communication with users, clients, management, and developers, facilitating the smooth flow of information regarding project requirements, requested changes, and testing results. Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Use strong judgment to provide sound advice to management and developers, ensuring that decisions support project viability. Assess situations, gather input from stakeholders, and recommend appropriate courses of action. Risk & Control: Ensure all activities and responsibilities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, promoting risk management across the organization. Essential Skills/Qualifications: 5 years experience within a business analyst role, preferably with experience at a senior/lead/principle level. Strong analysis skills with the ability to process data from multiple sources and present actionable insights and recommendations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders effectively. Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodology, along with lifecycle management expertise. Familiarity with data transfer technologies, APIs, and Cloud-based applications. Desirable Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of SQL. An understanding of financial regulations and interest in the banking sector. Experience with payment technologies and a strong understanding of the payments industry. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to work across teams to drive project success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dynamic and forward-thinking environment as a Senior Business Analyst where your expertise will be integral to the delivery of innovative technology solutions. AMC/SMM/BSA