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Lead Business Analyst

Financial Times
Location
Sofia
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Portfolio and Programmes
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst within technology, digital product or transformation environments.
  • Extensive experience leading discovery, requirements gathering and solution assessment activities.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business and technical challenges into clear, actionable requirements.
  • Experience working closely with engineering, architecture, product and delivery teams throughout the change lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, systems integration and modern technology platforms.
  • Experience supporting business cases, investment decisions and portfolio planning.
Nice to have
  • Experience within media, publishing, digital subscription or technology-led organisations.
  • Experience supporting portfolio management, governance or demand management functions.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Lean delivery approaches and modern product operating models.
  • Exposure to enterprise architecture, cloud technologies or data platforms.
What the job really is

The Lead Technical Business Analyst at the Financial Times will be responsible for assessing and analyzing new initiatives within the Product & Technology organization. This role involves leading discovery workshops, producing high-quality requirements, and partnering with various teams to ensure projects are well-scoped and feasible. The analyst will also mentor other analysts and establish best practices in business analysis to support strategic objectives.

Benefits
  • Generous annual leave
  • Medical cover
  • Inclusive parental leave packages
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • 50% hybrid working model with flexibility for specific working patterns
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant mentoring and establishing best practices, which may require strong leadership skills
  • Experience in media or publishing is preferred but not mandatory
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