Senior Data Business Analyst Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid Working) Sector: Financial Services / Banking Contract Type: 9M day rate contract About the Role Our client, a leading name in the Australian financial services sector , is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong mortgages experience to support a large-scale transformation program. The successful candidate will bring deep understanding of mortgage products, lending operations, and end-to-end origination processes, combined with a data-savvy approach to business analysis. You will work across product, operations, and technology teams to deliver business and system changes that improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis for initiatives within the mortgages domain, from requirements gathering to solution delivery. Analyse and document all processes, data and systems to be considered in the requirements Capture requirements from data policies and other obligation materials / SME's Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Technology teams to understand business challenges and define effective solutions. Elicit, document, and validate detailed business and functional requirements. Map current and future-state processes for mortgage origination, servicing, and settlements. Support UAT planning, execution, and defect management. Work closely with data, technology, and compliance teams to ensure business needs are met in a regulatory and operationally sound manner. Skills & Experience Required 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst within mortgages, home lending, or secured finance . In-depth understanding of the mortgage lifecycle - origination, credit assessment, documentation, settlements, and servicing. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to work with product owners, credit teams, and IT delivery teams. Data-savvy mindset - comfortable interpreting data, understanding data flows between systems, and using reporting to validate business impacts (without needing to perform detailed data analysis). Experience with system and process changes in a complex banking or financial services environment. Solid documentation skills, including BRDs, process maps, and user stories. Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks. You Will Bring A proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail. Confidence working with both business and technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. A genuine passion for improving customer and business outcomes in the mortgage domain. Eligibility Candidates must be based in Sydney, Australia , with full working rights.
