Compliance Business Analyst (Contract)

We are partnering with a leading Global Investment Bank to appoint a Compliance Business Analyst on a contract basis. The role sits within the bank’s Compliance and Technology functions, supporting the implementation of a compliance technology platform for financial crime monitoring, alongside a Kofax application and infrastructure upgrade to address End-of-Service-Life requirements.

This is a hands-on Business Analyst role, working across business and technology stakeholders to deliver compliance-focused change initiatives. The initial projects are fast-paced and delivery-driven, with the opportunity to transition onto other suitable projects as priorities evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and document Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, Target Operating Models and technical design requirements
• Support the implementation of a compliance technology platform covering financial crime monitoring
• Contribute to the Kofax application and supporting infrastructure upgrade, addressing End-of-Service-Life requirements
• Work closely with Compliance, Financial Crime, business users and Technology teams to define and deliver effective solutions
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test cases, perform System Integration Testing (SIT) and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Conduct data analysis and reconciliation, using SQL to query and investigate data
• Produce project documentation, status reports and test results, ensuring risks, issues and dependencies are appropriately managed
• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring solutions meet business, operational and compliance requirements

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven Business Analysis experience within a tier-one bank or leading consultancy
• Essential experience in Financial Crime, including AML, KYC and Sanctions Screening
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, functional specifications, testing and implementation
• Knowledge of financial products including Bonds, Derivatives, Securities Financing, FX, Loans and Deposits
• Understanding of core banking functions and associated systems
• Experience in data analysis and reconciliation, with practical SQL querying skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across business and technology teams
• Proactive, structured and delivery-focused, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Exposure to front-office trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Apex or Murex is advantageous
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience

Location: London