Business Analyst – Manager/ Assistant Manager

Overview
Business Analyst – Manager/ Assistant Manager - Consulting
Grant Thornton is seeking experienced Business Analysts to join our Consulting team.
The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the project management and change and innovation space.
This is a fast-paced, high-growth environment, offering the opportunity to build on existing skills while working alongside talented professionals.
The role will focus on delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, project and change management, strategy, digital, and business transformation, with a particular emphasis on core Business Analyst responsibilities in the banking and financial services domain.
Embrace the possibility to apply – we are constantly upskilling our staff.
If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying.
We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.
Responsibilities
Map and redesign processes by capturing "as-is" vs. "to-be" workflows and identifying improvement opportunities.
Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements through workshops, stakeholder interviews, and Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
Develop business cases quantifying return on investment, cost savings, and efficiency impacts.
Conduct Business Impact Assessments and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix.
Review project requirements with client stakeholders (internal and external 3rd parties) and liaise with technical teams to perform gap analyses and impact assessments.
Ensure traceability between user requirements, functional specifications, and testing deliverables.
Support governance activities by running steering meetings, capturing decisions, and aligning on scope.
Ensure solutions meet agreed specifications, comply with security and regulatory requirements, and are fit for purpose.
Contribute to agile delivery approaches (e.g. daily scrums, backlog refinement).
Experience in mapping end-to-end customer journeys for retail banking products such as personal loans, mortgages, and credit cards.
Perform basic project management tasks and status reporting, supporting delivery teams.
Third party and vendor management to support project delivery.
Qualifications
Honours degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or equivalent discipline.
Min 3 years' relevant experience as a Business Analyst.
Previous experience in IT systems implementation projects.
Ideally qualified in ECBA / CCBA / CBAP.
Skills And Competencies
Financial Services Industry experience including Retail Banking, Asset Management and Insurance.
Familiarity with Central Bank of Ireland Regulatory Landscape including the Consumer Protection Code.
Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to produce structured, comprehensive outputs.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships.
Expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication.
Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated drive, commitment, and enthusiasm for professional growth.
Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
Life at Grant Thornton
Equity, Diversity And Inclusion – equitable opportunities for all colleagues; focus on a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.
Recognition – our Shout Out recognition scheme; pension and life assurance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
Note: This refined posting preserves core responsibilities and qualifications while removing unrelated boilerplate and extraneous postings
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