Senior Business Analyst - Northampton

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Business Analyst to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a 10-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Northampton.

This role will lead business analysis efforts to support market finance operations. This includes delivering high-quality financial analytics, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and contributing to enterprise data strategy. The role requires collaboration across global teams and leveraging advanced tools to drive data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-impact business analysis for market finance, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Partner with stakeholders to identify requirements, define solutions, and develop actionable insights
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of market finance data
• Implement data governance best practices, aligning with GFED's enterprise-wide standards
• Support compliance with financial regulations and market standards
• Act as a key liaison between market finance and internal/external audit teams
• Work closely with risk, finance, technology, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects and initiatives
• Present complex analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• 8+ years in business analysis within financial services, with a strong focus on markets, finance, or enterprise data functions
• Strong experience in requirements gathering and translating complex business needs into clear, actionable solutions
• Proficient in creating and managing business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, and user stories
• Expertise in process mapping, gap analysis, and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Strong understanding of sub-ledgers and their application within financial operations
• Experience in ledger process improvement, including accounting rules and reducing double key entries
• Knowledge of hedge accounting principles and practical application
• Familiarity with cash settlements, product control, and financial workflows
• Ideally previous experience working in investment banking, financial operations, or treasury teams
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and data tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Alteryx)
• Familiarity with enterprise data governance tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across global functions
• Ability to analyse large datasets, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.