Senior Business Analyst - 12M day rate contract

Join a leading financial institution driving innovation in institutional banking and/or global markets. We're seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to lead critical analysis and transformation initiatives

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology to deliver high-impact solutions. You'll lead the end-to-end analysis lifecycle-from understanding current business processes through to delivering comprehensive documentation, driving test planning, and supporting implementation.

• Analyse and design business processes to support strategic objectives

• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and requirements

• Drive data analysis to inform solution design and business decisions

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), focusing on procedure-level documentation

• Plan and execute testing activities, including test cases, scenarios, and defect triage

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution alignment and delivery

You're a highly capable Senior Business Analyst with deep experience in complex financial environments-particularly institutional banking. You bring a strong mix of technical know-how, communication finesse, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity.

Proven experience in:

• Business process analysis

• Data analysis and insights generation

• Business requirements gathering and user story development

• Test planning, execution, and support

• SOP writing (procedures level minimum)

Industry knowledge:

• Institutional Banking experience is essential

• Payments and/or Transactional Banking experience is highly desirable

• Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale initiatives

• Join a high-performing, collaborative team

• Opportunity to shape strategic change within a leading bank

• Hybrid work model and excellent work-life balance

Candidates must be based in Sydney with full Australian work rights.