Business Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

Hereford, HR1 3SE 40000.00 - 50000.00 Contract Full time NEW We are looking for a seasoned and driven Business Analyst. We have a fixed term position for up to 12 months, to work within our Project Management Office and help deliver key projects. As a Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our delivery teams by translating business requirements into tangible solutions. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, development teams, and product owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical skills, domain knowledge, and agile mindset to make a significant impact in the dynamic landscape of Fintech. Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Partner with stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document business requirements, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, prioritise tasks, and drive consensus among cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and other artifacts, effectively communicating expectations to development teams.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to refine features, prioritise backlog items, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, data flows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing insights into industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to inform decision-making and shape product strategy.
  
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or Certification in Business Analysis (ISEB/BCS) or International Diploma in Business Analysis.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the Fintech industry, with a deep understanding of financial products, services, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex problems, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in agile environments, with a strong grasp of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Visio).
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The following would be advantageous:
• Technical experience in areas such as Azure, .NET frameworks, API integrations, MS SQL Server and SSRS.
• Experience in a Financial Services, preferably including BACS, direct debits, payment cards, prepaid and cash transactions.
• Experience successfully managing/liaising with 3rd party suppliers.
• Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster).
Here at allpay, we follow an Office First working model, reflecting the importance we place on in-person collaboration across our teams, most of whom are based on-site. While we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, a strong on-site presence will be essential to support the existing teams and projects.