Business Analyst

Lorien's banking client based in Edinburgh is looking for a Business Analyst to help deliver on an exciting new project, with the contract set to run until the end of 2023.Join us as a Business Analyst (infrastructure / core systems)* Take on a critical role defining and realising fantastic solutions, processes, benefits and new opportunities to deliver to our stakeholders * You'll be working in a vibrant, forward looking team and helping us to shape the future of our business * It's a great chance to hit the ground running, take advantage of our development opportunities, and advance your careerWhat you'll doIn your new role, you'll be supporting the analysis of complex cross franchise and pan group requirements, while capturing, validating and documenting business and system requirements and making sure that they are in line with key strategic principles. In the course of your work, we'll also look to you to build, manage and maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders and third party suppliers across multiple franchises and functions.You'll also: * Create and maintain documentation, as well as support controls and quality assurance for key stakeholders and suppliers * Identify and support cut-over and implementation tasks * Trace and link business requirements to future state design * Facilitate business refinement sessions and present the requirements to the business for acceptanceThe skills you'll needIdeally you'll hold an appropriate business analyst certification, However, you must have a highly analytical mindset, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work.You'll also need: * Experience of applying business analysis tools and techniques * A background of delivering business analysis in a technology or IT function including broad infrastructure and core systems knowledge * Strong stakeholder management skills * Experience of using Jira and Confluence

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age