Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst
4 Days a week onsite in Edinburgh
Initially until the end of 2026
£530-£550pd (Outside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead requirements definition across multiple work streams within a large-scale pension’s transformation programme.
This is a high-profile role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, structured requirements management, and the ability to operate confidently across business, technology, and operational teams.

The Role
You will take ownership of requirements definition across several programme work streams, working closely with Business Operations SMEs to identify and document system and process changes.
The role involves supporting enhancements to a core pensions administration platform and associated operational processes delivered within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment.

You will:

Sapiens pensions administration system (essential requirement)
Lead requirements gathering and definition across multiple programme work streams
Facilitate workshops with Business Operations SMEs to review current processes and define required changes
Act as the key link between Operations SMEs, Project Managers, and the Test Team
Develop and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Ensure test cases align with defined programme requirements
Shape and steer solution options, including prioritisation support
Support the development of a new Redress solution
Contribute to defining reporting outputs and Management Information (MI)
Produce clear requirements and process documentation
Engage daily with client stakeholders and programme leadership
Interact confidently with senior management, including CIO/CTO-level stakeholders
Essential Experience

Strong experience as a Senior Business Analyst within large transformation programmes
Proven experience working with a pensions customer
Hands-on experience with the Sapiens pensions administration system (essential requirement)

Experience with in a BPO or operations-led environment
Proven ability to run workshops and bring together cross-functional SMEs
Strong experience producing RTMs and structured requirements documentation
Experience supporting test teams through requirements clarification and test case review
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work proactively with minimal supervision and broad direction