Senior Business Analyst (Banking)

TL;DR

Senior Business Analyst (Banking): Delivering a critical regulatory programme under the Deposit Takers Act (DTA) with an accent on translating complex regulatory requirements into sustainable business solutions. Focus on designing future-state processes, conducting impact assessments across operating models, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the banking sector.

Location: On site in Wellington, New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking.

What you will do

• Translate DTA legislation and regulatory expectations into actionable business and functional requirements.
• Lead impact assessments across operating models, processes, data, and customer outcomes.
• Design future state processes, policies, and controls while maintaining end-to-end traceability from obligations to outcomes.
• Partner with Technology and delivery teams to support system and process changes.
• Lead workshops and engage senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.
• Ensure high-quality, audit-ready documentation for regulatory engagement and assurance reviews.

Requirements

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, including senior-level roles.
• Proven experience delivering regulatory change, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Strong experience working with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams in complex stakeholder environments.
• Expertise in one or more areas: outsourcing, operational resilience, crisis management, OBR, or CPS 230 frameworks.
• Advanced skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and business architecture.
• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven organization with an inclusive workplace culture emphasizing belonging.
• Competitive salary and financial benefits.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and insurance.
• Additional leave benefits and a flexible workplace.

Hiring process

• Application review of resumes and covering letters.
• One or more online interviews, potentially including an assignment or assessment.
• Legal screening prior to the final offer.