Senior Data Business Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Data Business Analyst (Data/Business Analysis): Bridging business needs and technology delivery by analysing source systems, documenting and cataloguing data requirements, and translating complex data needs into actionable specifications with end-to-end traceability. Focus on validating requirements through deep source-system interrogation, aligning data definitions across business groups, and partnering with data engineering to deliver governed, high-quality data products.

Location: London, Kildean & Edinburgh

Company

Financial services organization investing in digital and data capabilities to improve customer experience, streamline operations, and strengthen controls.

What you will do

• Document and catalogue data requirements for existing and redesigned business processes.
• Lead complex data analysis to validate business requirements by interrogating source systems directly.
• Translate data requirements into measurable business outcomes and support improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Assess and document upstream/downstream data flows, dependencies, and interdependencies across enterprise data architecture.
• Produce clear technical IT change specifications and narratives with full end-to-end traceability for technology teams.
• Partner with data engineering teams to ensure requirements are converted into built data products; lead data quality assessments and support data governance.

Requirements

• Proven expertise combining business analysis, data analysis, and data cataloguing to identify and document data requirements.
• Proficiency with enterprise data platforms, semantic models, and dimensional modelling (star schemas, fact/dimension tables).
• Proficiency in data architecture principles, ETL processes, and data pipeline concepts.
• Track record translating complex data requirements into technical specifications in financial services and/or Life operations.
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and analysis; familiarity with data visualisation tools and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, Databricks, PowerBI).
• Strong experience in financial services; exposure to Life industry and PLC environment is an advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements and workplace accommodations to support effective delivery.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus options to purchase extra days and use flexible time-off.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, and life assurance for you, with family options.
• 18% pension scheme (13% employer contributions, 5% employee contributions) plus Share Save and Share Incentive Plan.
• Paid parental leave under the Inspiring Families policy.