Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst 4 Days a week onsite in Edinburgh Initially until the end of 2026 £530-£550pd (Outside IR35)   We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead requirements definition across multiple workstreams within a large-scale pension’s transformation programme. This is a high-profile role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, structured requirements management, and the ability to operate confidently across business, technology, and operational teams.   The Role You will take ownership of requirements definition across several programme workstreams, working closely with Business Operations SMEs to identify and document system and process changes. The role involves supporting enhancements to a core pensions administration platform and associated operational processes delivered within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment.   You will: Sapiens pensions administration system (essential requirement) Lead requirements gathering and definition across multiple programme workstreams Facilitate workshops with Business Operations SMEs to review current processes and define required changes Act as the key link between Operations SMEs, Project Managers, and the Test Team Develop and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Ensure test cases align with defined programme requirements Shape and steer solution options, including prioritisation support Support the development of a new Redress solution Contribute to defining reporting outputs and Management Information (MI) Produce clear requirements and process documentation Engage daily with client stakeholders and programme leadership Interact confidently with senior management, including CIO/CTO-level stakeholders  Essential Experience Strong experience as a Senior Business Analyst within large transformation programmes Proven experience working with a pensions customer Hands-on experience with the Sapiens pensions administration system (essential requirement) Experience within a BPO or operations-led environment Proven ability to run workshops and bring together cross-functional SMEs Strong experience producing RTMs and structured requirements documentation Experience supporting test teams through requirements clarification and test case review Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work proactively with minimal supervision and broad direction