About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Business Analyst to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Cheshire.

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support key digital transformation initiatives within a financial services environment. A core focus of this role will be delivering change initiatives involving the Sonata platform, requiring strong functional understanding and the ability to translate Sonata-driven business processes into clear technical and business requirements. You will work across business and technology teams to drive end-to-end delivery, process optimisation, and system enhancements.

Responsibilities:

Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation across full project lifecycles, with a specific focus on Sonata-related initiatives and enhancements
Work closely with stakeholders to understand and document Sonata workflows, business processes, and data flows
Produce high-quality user stories, business requirements documents, and functional specifications aligned to Sonata platform changes and improvements
Conduct process mapping (As-Is / To-Be), particularly across Sonata-integrated processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and backlog refinement sessions, ensuring Sonata requirements are accurately captured and prioritised
Support UAT and release activities, including validating Sonata functionality, outputs, and integrations with other systems

About You

5–8+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst in IT or digital transformation environments
Proven experience within financial services
Strong, hands-on experience working with the Sonata platform — including gathering requirements, supporting system enhancements, and working with Sonata-driven business processes across the delivery lifecycle
Experience working with Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies
Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, and reporting tools like Excel or Power BI

Additional Experience:

Strong understanding of business processes, operating models, and data flows
Experience in data mapping, reporting, and translating business insights into clear requirements
Ability to work closely with technical teams on integrations, system capabilities, and data flows
Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to challenge and influence constructively
Highly organised, proactive, and delivery-focused

Nice to have:

BA certifications (CBAP, BCS, PMI-PBA)
Experience in large-scale financial services transformation programmes
Exposure to automation, AI, or digital initiatives

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

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.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension

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