161 Business Analyst jobs in London

Business Analyst

Location: London SE1

Hybrid working (3/2)

Competitive salary dependent on experience. Company performance-related bonus, healthcare insurance & wellbeing benefits.

An exciting opportunity for a confident, talented individual to use their skills to help deliver the next generation of Liv-ex digital products

Liv-ex is the global marketplace for the wine trade, with over 600 members worldwide. We offer business services that span trading, data, logistics and automation technology to a diverse group of wine businesses – from ambitious start-ups to established merchants.

Our goal is to make fine wine trading more transparent, efficient and safe for the benefit of our members and the market as a whole.

We are hard-working, committed yet informal, energetic and action oriented.

Founded in 2000, Liv-ex has grown to serve a growing number of merchant members with a broadening range of services. We help clients and other stakeholders to better understand the fine wine market and identify opportunities to profit.

Summary Purpose

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic candidate to join our award-winning Digital Product team as a Business Analyst. You will be working to scope, create and improve features across Liv-ex systems to better serve the global fine wine market.  You will report to one of our Product Managers and through collaboration with stakeholders, customers and our software engineering teams, take innovative ideas from concept to delivery.

If you would like to work in the team at the heart of Liv-ex and relish the opportunities a growing business can offer in relation to responsibility and your wider personal development, this opportunity could be a great fit.  

Responsibilities

Support the Product Manager, helping to design and deliver new trading, logistics and finance system

• Deliver business requirements across entire product lifecycles, from initial discovery through to launch and benefit realisation
li>Understand and record high level business requirements, converting concepts and ideas into high-quality documentation
• Manage stakeholder relationships and needs at all levels of the business
• Manage day to day Product operations including testing, release delivery and internal team support
• Develop, maintain and help prioritise a backlog of user stories for future implementation
• Review and provide feedback on completed projects, demonstrating value and sharing your team’s success stories with others in the business
< i>Troubleshooting for customers and production systems when required
• Close working relationship with software engineering teams, collaborating regularly to write and groom stories
• Close working relationship with Product Marketing team to ensure the voice of the customer is heard
• Work closely with all Liv-ex teams to create a friendly and collaborative environment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Business Analyst or Process Analyst in a tech-enabled business
• A driven, team player, with an approachable and inquisitive attitude
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen and translate concepts into requirements
• Comfortable pushing back and challenging the status quo
• Experience writing high-quality documentation in a professional setting
• Logical, organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail
• Able to break down complex ideas into easily digestible chunks
• Able to articulate technical pieces of work & describe their business value to a mix of stakeholder
• A desire to deliver great products with the needs of the customer at their heart
• Enjoys overcoming complex challenges
• Tenacious and resilient to see ideas through to completion
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment
• High proficiency with Office 365 suite

Desirable

• Experience of working on ERP, Finance and/or Logistics Systems implementation projects
• Experience of end-to-end complex project delivery
• Previous experience with Jira, SQL, UI/UX development or web technologies
• Quantitative skills to support our drive to data-driven decision making
• Previous experience working in an agile environment
• Knowledge of the wine sector and a passion for wine

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to outline why you are interested in this opportunity to our HR team at (url removed).

The primary objective of this role is to perform analysis, conduct testing, and manage assigned projects within the overall portfolio.

As a member of a dedicated, cross-functional Agile delivery team, there may be instances where you’ll be expected to step in for Product Managers/Owners temporarily, and on occasion, take on responsibilities typically associated with the Product Owner role for an extended period.

Key Responsibilities

- Serves as a champion for Business Analysis within the organization, fostering a deeper understanding of the Business Analyst role.

- Exhibits lateral leadership to guide the team toward achieving shared objectives.

- Responsible for the successful delivery of personal tasks and enabling the completion of others' work.

- Ensures that analysis follows the established process, maintaining the necessary quality standards and aligning with industry best practices.

- Promotes a unified sense of identity and culture within the Business Analysis team.

- Identifies opportunities to develop skills and knowledge, aligning them with the strategic roadmap and specific project assignments.

- Provides KPI reports and other related information to management upon request, offering valuable input in the creation and tracking of new KPIs.

- Manages projects in line with established project and product development protocols, offering support to others in doing the same.

- Recommends improvements to structured product development and Agile methodologies, advocating for broader adoption.

- Leverages experience with customer-driven initiatives based on needs, insights, and market testing, contributing valuable input to assigned tasks.

- Acts as the point of contact for escalating project-related issues.

- Documents business requirements and prepares other business-technical documents with high attention to detail and quality.

- Takes a leading role in defining Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria for assigned projects, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive approach.

- Analyzes stakeholder-supplied information critically, offering constructive feedback when needed.

- Contributes to the creation of Business Cases, verifying the accuracy of source materials and challenging inputs as necessary.

- Troubleshoots issues and provides support for troubleshooting efforts, ensuring effectiveness.

- Maintains a commercially-driven, results-focused mindset, always looking for ways to optimize projects for the highest return on investment

Technical Knowledge

- Industry messaging protocols such as FiX, ISO15022, ISO20022, XML, JSON, CSV

- Business Process Modeling Notation

- UML

- Data modeling

- SDLC within an Agile environment

- BDD and use of Gherkin syntax

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Enterprise Architect

- Salesforce

- SQL Server

Business Knowledge

- Key roles and stakeholders in the distribution process and functions within an organization and its wider ecosystem

- Processes throughout the lifecycle of products

- Different types of financial products and regulatory framework and the role of the regulator

- Market practices and trends

- CISI Investment Operations Certificate

- Project and problem management methodologies and techniques

- Business analysis methodologies and techniques

- BCS Business Analysis Diploma

A high level of knowledge is expected across all areas within the remit including detailed knowledge in specific areas based on the assigned projects.

Are you a passionate Analyst used to producing creative and authentic solutions for your clients? Then you could be the perfect fit for this flexible organisation.

JOB TITLE: Business Analyst
SALARY: £50k - £55k
LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

THE COMPANY

We are representing an organisation in global marketing in the media and entertainment industry. A global company who are driven by data through a number of different metrics and producing campaigns that really drive their clients forward. They are known for an environment that fosters new ideas, collaboration and creativity.

They are looking to bring on a passionate Business Analyst who will be integral to the end-to-end delivery of projects in the media and entertainment sector.

KEY DUTIES

• Build forecasting models and conduct analysis to guide pricing, investment, targeting, and ROI estimation decisions.
• Apply econometric methods to uncover audience behaviour, revenue drivers, and key performance trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights, craft reports, and shape data-informed strategies and campaign outcomes.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong academic background in analytical disciplines with expertise in econometric modelling and predictive analytics.
• Skilled in tools like Python, R, SQL, Tableau; excels at translating data for diverse audiences.
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, data storytelling, and applying insights to entertainment and media contexts.

Interested in this Business Analyst role? Apply now and let's have a chat!

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Business Analyst

Location: London SE1

Hybrid working (3/2)

Competitive salary dependent on experience. Company performance-related bonus, healthcare insurance & wellbeing benefits.

An exciting opportunity for a confident, talented individual to use their skills to help deliver the next generation of Liv-ex digital products

Liv-ex is the global marketplace for the wine trade, with over 600 members worldwide. We offer business services that span trading, data, logistics and automation technology to a diverse group of wine businesses – from ambitious start-ups to established merchants.

Our goal is to make fine wine trading more transparent, efficient and safe for the benefit of our members and the market as a whole.

We are hard-working, committed yet informal, energetic and action oriented.

Founded in 2000, Liv-ex has grown to serve a growing number of merchant members with a broadening range of services. We help clients and other stakeholders to better understand the fine wine market and identify opportunities to profit.

Summary Purpose

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic candidate to join our award-winning Digital Product team as a Business Analyst. You will be working to scope, create and improve features across Liv-ex systems to better serve the global fine wine market.  You will report to one of our Product Managers and through collaboration with stakeholders, customers and our software engineering teams, take innovative ideas from concept to delivery.

If you would like to work in the team at the heart of Liv-ex and relish the opportunities a growing business can offer in relation to responsibility and your wider personal development, this opportunity could be a great fit.  

Responsibilities

Support the Product Manager, helping to design and deliver new trading, logistics and finance system

• Deliver business requirements across entire product lifecycles, from initial discovery through to launch and benefit realisation
li>Understand and record high level business requirements, converting concepts and ideas into high-quality documentation
• Manage stakeholder relationships and needs at all levels of the business
• Manage day to day Product operations including testing, release delivery and internal team support
• Develop, maintain and help prioritise a backlog of user stories for future implementation
• Review and provide feedback on completed projects, demonstrating value and sharing your team’s success stories with others in the business
< i>Troubleshooting for customers and production systems when required
• Close working relationship with software engineering teams, collaborating regularly to write and groom stories
• Close working relationship with Product Marketing team to ensure the voice of the customer is heard
• Work closely with all Liv-ex teams to create a friendly and collaborative environment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Business Analyst or Process Analyst in a tech-enabled business
• A driven, team player, with an approachable and inquisitive attitude
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen and translate concepts into requirements
• Comfortable pushing back and challenging the status quo
• Experience writing high-quality documentation in a professional setting
• Logical, organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail
• Able to break down complex ideas into easily digestible chunks
• Able to articulate technical pieces of work & describe their business value to a mix of stakeholder
• A desire to deliver great products with the needs of the customer at their heart
• Enjoys overcoming complex challenges
• Tenacious and resilient to see ideas through to completion
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment
• High proficiency with Office 365 suite

Desirable

• Experience of working on ERP, Finance and/or Logistics Systems implementation projects
• Experience of end-to-end complex project delivery
• Previous experience with Jira, SQL, UI/UX development or web technologies
• Quantitative skills to support our drive to data-driven decision making
• Previous experience working in an agile environment
• Knowledge of the wine sector and a passion for wine

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to outline why you are interested in this opportunity to our HR team at (url removed).

Junior Business Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve reporting processes across internal systems and data sources, translating business needs into clear, actionable insights.

• Support end-users and stakeholders by delivering training, resolving reporting tool queries, and enhancing user experience across data platforms.

• Develop and maintain advanced Excel dashboards to support planning, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making.

Skills & Experience:

• Bring proven experience in analytical or reporting roles, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query a plus) and an understanding of financial data.

• Be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrate a proactive, structured, and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and be office-based three days a week.

Day Rate: £300pd

Location & Workplace Policy - London – 3 days a week on site

If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me, connect via LinkedIn: Connie Harrison

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Your new company
Hays has partnered with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced technical Business Analyst to join their Operations and Change team.

Length: 6-months + likely extension
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (3-days in London office + some occasional travel to Paris required)
Rate : £800/day inside via Umbrella
Closing date : Monday 09/06 @ 5pm

Key responsibilities/requirements

• Writing business requirements, creating test plans/strategies, documenting processes on complex CDS products
• Strong knowledge of clearing processes
• Strong understanding of Credit Default Swaps and credit events (or similar - firm product knowledge is essential)
• A senior BA skill set that can work autonomously, identify gaps in operations and set up methodologies and documentation to improve current state ops
• An understanding of FpML representation for credit default swaps will be an advantage.

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