At GBST, we’re inspiring wealth innovation for wealth management and advice organisations globally. Our commitment to excellence, track record of continued and successful delivery, hard work and product excellence has earned us the trust and partnership of many of the world’s leading financial services organisations.
We’ve invested heavily in transforming our technology stack to bring a truly immersive and digital experience to the front and back-office.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to provide quality business analysis to internal and external clients, leading the determination of business requirements and development of system specifications and functional designs for business solutions software. You’ll be joining a global, diverse team within an Australian-based company, collaborating with subject matter experts and business units to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in London. Take a look and see if this could be your next career step with GBST & U.
What You’ll Do
Engage with clients to identify and document business objectives and requirements.
Write BA deliverables (scoping, business requirements, use cases, features, software requirements) throughout the project lifecycle.
Liaise with project teams (developers, testers, implementation, documentation, training) to ensure requirements are met.
Provide client support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Write and review functional specifications.
Lead requirement gathering workshops.
Prepare and deliver training and demonstrations for end-users and clients.
Support the sales team with product demonstrations and demo environment development.
Mentor BA team members.
Ensure compliance with GBST policies, standards, and local statutory requirements.
Contribute to a high-performing team and continuous improvement initiatives.
Desired Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a reputable financial institution.
Detailed knowledge of Pension and Wrap systems in the UK market.
Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Proven experience as a Senior BA in large-scale projects, including leading workshops, gap analysis, writing and reviewing requirements, and leading UAT cycles.
Superior listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Logical and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team, adapt to changing environments, and prioritise work.
Assertive, self-motivated, and client-focused.
Experience in both Waterfall and Agile development environments.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of SQL, XML.
Understanding of Composer data model and workflow experience.
Experience in compliance requirements and legislative work groups (e.g., HMRC, FCA).
Testing and training skills.
GBST & U Benefits (UK)
Hybrid working arrangement
Instant savings and discounts at major retailers
Private Health Insurance (including Dental and Optical)
Non-contributory Pension Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Car, Cycle to Work, Additional Pension Contributions)
Additional GBST & U day off every year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
LinkedIn Learning
If you’re looking for a role where you can be part of exciting innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now or reach out to Careers@gbst.com if you have any questions.
Please note due to a high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact applicants progressing to the next stage. We are currently managing recruitment internally and do not require support from external agencies.
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