Snr Business Systems Analyst - SLC​/PGNI - Hybrid - Outside IR35

Senior Business Systems Analyst - Student Loans SLC / PGNI

Hybrid - Outside IR35

This role requires an individual who is comfortable managing changing priorities, driving stakeholder engagement, and delivering structured analysis across large‑scale technical environments.

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to gather, analyse and document requirements.
• Manage changing requirements and evolving project scope across delivery life cycles.
• Identify and document non‑functional requirements including security and release considerations.
• Perform detailed data analysis across multiple data sources and systems.
• Design and document data flows, transformations, sequence diagrams and source‑to‑target mappings.
• Support creation of HLDs and technical documentation.
• Work closely with developers to evolve practical technical solutions.
• Support Agile SCRUM delivery across cross‑functional teams.
• Track actions, dependencies and stakeholder deliverables through to completion.

• Minimum 10+ years Business Systems Analyst experience, with at least 7+ years in technical environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Student Loans Company (SLC) domain, including systems, operational processes and capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK Student loan systems for PGNI (Postgraduate Loan Northern Ireland), PG (Postgraduate Loan), UG (Undergraduate Loan) for part‑time and full‑time.
• Strong familiarity with the Student Loan System, including multi‑product and multi‑domicile configurations and interconnectivity dependencies to other government agencies such as HMPO, DVA, HMRC, and its underlying technology stack.
• Strong experience managing changing requirements and scope.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capability.
• Experience identifying non‑functional requirements.
• Hands‑on experience in data analysis using Oracle, SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Dynamo
  
  DB, Excel, JSON and CSV.
• Experience designing data flows and transformations.
• Experience producing sequence diagrams and source‑to‑target mappings.
• Experience with in Agile SCRUM delivery environments.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced delivery environments with changing priorities.
• Strong collaboration across Product Owners, Developers and Testers.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership capability.
• Significant onsite client‑facing experience.

• Experience using Visio, Draw.
  
  IO, JIRA and Confluence.
• Knowledge of APIs, system integrations, SQL, PL/SQL, Mule Soft and cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of Student Loans Company domain.
• Experience with UK student loan systems and related government integrations including HMRC, HMPO and DVA.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please note:

if a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.