Job Details
Senior Business Analyst (Contract) | Financial Services | Dublin / Hybrid |
Location: Dublin (Hybrid 3 days on site)
Type: Day-Rate Contract
Length: Initial 6 months (extension likely)
Industry: Financial Services / Asset Management
We’re working with a leading global asset manager to recruit a Senior Business Analyst on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role suited to a seasoned business analyst who can hit the ground running, working across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
You’ll join a fast-paced environment with strong autonomy, supporting both strategic transformation and BAU change projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and navigating data-rich applications.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly familiarise with systems, data flows, and project goals
- Define, document, and validate business requirements with global stakeholders
- Lead or support solution design for application enhancements, migrations, or new builds
- Collaborate with cross-border teams, bridging business and technical functions
- Contribute to testing, data validation, and process improvement efforts
- Respond effectively to shifting priorities in a fast-changing business environment
Skills & Experience
- 7+ years’ experience in business analysis within financial services, ideally asset management
- Strong capability to work independently or within a distributed team setup
- Proficiency with Agile delivery models, ideally with Jira exposure
- Hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis or support
- Understanding of UX principles, Java/Angular migrations, or legacy system transitions is beneficial
- Prior exposure to CRM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) is advantageous
- Confident communicator, effective with both business and technical stakeholders
Qualifications
- Degree in Business, IT, or related field
- Agile / BA certification desirable but not essential