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Persistent Systems

Business Analyst

Hybrid

Glasgow, United kingdom

Mid level

Full Time

12-02-2026

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Leadership Problem Solving Data Analysis Test Stakeholder Management Decision-making Coaching Architecture Project Management

Job Specifications

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025

Role: Business Analyst (BFSI)
Location: Glasgow, UK
Experience: 6 to 12 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Work mode: Hybrid

About Corporate Technology:

Corporate Technology is responsible for the delivery of IT services to our Corporate Bank. We shape and deliver the portfolio of change in addition to managing the BAU live service to ensure that our clients have uninterrupted access to the critical services they require to run their business.

About Operations & Originations:

Operations & Originations Technology represent a delivery portfolio within Corporate Technology that manages the development and delivery of change to processes and systems that support Corporate Bank origination, operations and servicing functions.

Overall Purpose of Role:

The successful BA will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of all elements of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering through to operating model definition and implementation with the Business.

Key Accountabilities:

Define & produce functional and non-functional requirements
Provide requirements to various application groups to build the required changes
Work closely with Business, Change and Architecture teams
Manage stakeholder relationships between the demand (business) and suppliers (IT) around constraints and limitations of solutions
Build methods for testing the solution against the requirements (E.g. user cases, test scenarios etc.)
Support users in executing acceptance testing
Assist the Project Manager with managing workstream scope
Work with stakeholders to identify, document and implement new operating model changes / processes

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

Potentially Line manages individuals, including Performance Management, Interim and Annual Reviews, Personal and Professional Development needs.
Provide leadership and coaching to ensure that all staff are aligned to the goals and culture of both Corporate Technology.
Rigorously discharge all the Group's HR policies (including Performance Development, Equality and Diversity, Disciplinary & Grievance) in respect of staff Line Managed
Act as a role model in terms of both delivery and behavior for all staff in Corporate Technology personal
Demonstrate total commitment to the personal and professional development of all members of Corporate Technology personnel
Mentor and coach colleagues and clients by sharing experience

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Championing the DDLA delivery methods which are being adopted by Corporate Technology.
Support project management in defining the project and producing the project definition / Viability Assessments and supporting plans.
Actively contributes to the realization of the project aims and objectives, and the contribution of business analysis to those aims and objectives.
Manage specific project business analysis workstreams to meet project targets.
Effective management and reporting of own time to deliver against project plan.
Report progress regularly to the project manager.
Ensure the delivery and presentation of business analysis is to appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan.
Undertaking business analyst interviews (including organizing and facilitating joint requirements, planning sessions and working groups) and analysis.
Provide data analysis and scenario modelling.
Provide objective analysis of SME output.
Provide analytical support to project management and the Corporate Technology Personal leadership team where appropriate.

Risk & Control Objective

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried

About the Company

We're a trusted partner in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, leveraging deep technical expertise to help clients stay ahead. Our solutions empower clients to outpace competition. Partnering with industry leaders worldwide, including top US companies and banks, we drive innovation across Healthcare and Life Sciences; Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance; Software and Hi-Tech; and Emerging Verticals. Our innovative approach and client focus led to $1,186.0M revenue in FY24, with 14.5% Y-o-Y growth. With ... Know more