Skills

Communication Stakeholder Management Change Management Gap Analysis Project Management Agile

Job Specifications

Business Analyst

Contract Length: 10 months (initial)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid working)

Rate: Competitive

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Sector: Financial Services

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 10-month contract. This role will support key change and transformation initiatives, working closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be based in or able to commute to Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements using appropriate techniques (workshops, interviews, process mapping, etc.)
Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements and user stories
Work collaboratively with project managers, developers, and testers to support end-to-end project delivery
Support project planning, scope definition, and change management activities
Conduct impact assessments and gap analysis to support business change
Ensure requirements align with regulatory, risk, and governance standards within financial services
Support stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle

Required Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within financial services (banking, insurance, asset management, or similar)
Strong understanding of financial services processes, controls, and regulatory environments
Demonstrable experience working on change or transformation projects
Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Strong documentation skills, including business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

Experience working in hybrid Agile environments
Knowledge of change governance and delivery frameworks within regulated organisations
Previous experience working on large-scale or complex programmes

Additional Information

This role is inside IR35
Hybrid working model, with on-site presence in Edinburgh required
Initial 10-month contract with potential for extension

About the Company

At Vanloq, we believe people are the cornerstone of every successful organisation. As a global workforce solutions provider, our mission is to drive technological innovation by connecting exceptional tech talent with forward-thinking companies around the world. We go beyond traditional recruitment, positioning ourselves as a strategic partner in workforce transformation. Our vision is to redefine how businesses operate and how talent engages with work, using deep industry insight and forward-looking strategies. With a glob... Know more