Job Description
A Senior Business Analyst will work in the Virgin Money Integration Programme within the Finance Workstream, participating in integration‑related initiatives from inception to completion. The role supports Nationwide’s Finance area in managing financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision‑making. It protects financial integrity, meets regulatory requirements, and delivers a smooth, well‑governed transition that safeguards members’ confidence.
This is a 24‑month fixed‑term contract. You will work a hybrid schedule with at least two days per week based at our Swindon or London office; occasional collaboration events in Glasgow are expected.
Responsibilities
A typical day involves collaborating with finance colleagues and change partners to understand needs, shape solutions, and translate ideas into clear designs. You will assess impacts on processes, data, and controls, identify risks early, and guide solutions. Additional responsibilities include coaching junior Business Analysts, setting priorities and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement of analysis practices.
Qualifications
- Experience delivering, prioritising, sequencing, and sizing Business Analysis activities
- Domain experience or knowledge of Finance and/or integration activities
- Proven analytical skills in defining business outcomes, requirements, process modelling, operational designs, target operating models, and supporting end‑to‑end delivery
- Strong problem‑identification and resolution skills with meaningful insight and recommendations
- Solid understanding of project governance deliverables
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders and reporting on progress, blockers and challenges
- Proven task and line management experience
- Ability to work effectively with multi‑disciplined, geographically dispersed teams, including third‑party suppliers, remote colleagues and contractors
Customer First Behaviours
- Feel what customers feel – empathy based on customer feedback to inform decisions
- Say it straight – honest and direct communication to achieve best outcomes
- Push for better – challenge the status quo and pursue continuous improvement
- Get it done – prioritise high‑impact tasks, make decisions and take accountability for delivering customer outcomes
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, pro‑rata
- Private medical insurance
- Competitive pension scheme
- Annual performance‑related bonus
- Training and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme additional benefits
- Life assurance cover
- Wellhub health and wellness options
- Up to 2 days paid volunteering per year
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