Business Analyst, Consultant at First Derivative, Belfast

Recruiter EPAMLocation Belfast, United KingdomPosted 05 Aug 2025Closes 04 Sep 2025Ref epamgdo_blt618c2f40493aed08_en-us_Belfast_UKFirst Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world''s leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are searching for a highly analytical

Business Analyst

with a strong understanding of financial market data (e.g., reference data, counterparty data, instrument data) to serve as a critical bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. You''ll define requirements and ensure the data lake aligns with business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather, document, and analyze requirements for the data modernization projectCollaborate with developers to map business needs to technical solutions (ingestion, transformation, reporting)Provide domain expertise in financial data, ensuring strategic datasets are integrated correctlyCreate workflows, use cases, and documentation for all stages of the data project lifecycleValidate output data models and workflows against business expectationsREQUIREMENTS

2+ years of experience in Business AnalysisStrong domain knowledge of financial data like reference data, counterparty data, and market instrumentsProven experience working on data-centric projects, ideally data modernizationAbility to create clear technical documentation such as user stories and system requirementsStrong collaboration skills with technical teams and non-technical stakeholdersWE OFFER

Private Healthcare PackagePensionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity policyGroup Life Protection BenefitGive as You EarnCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Referral Bonus SchemeDiversity NetworksAccess to a range of skills and certifications

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