Senior Quantum Technologies Business Analyst

This role is for our client, a leading player in the cybersecurity and technology risk industry. The position supports the Quantum Safe Programme focused on developing quantum-safe capabilities within cybersecurity.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in complex technology programmes, especially in cybersecurity or technology risk.
• Strong facilitation skills including workshop management, user story creation, acceptance criteria development, and process mapping.
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication of complex insights.
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for producing high-quality artefacts and presentations.
• Analytical strength to structure problems, define metrics, and articulate insights.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of quantum-safe / PQC concepts and their integration implications.
• Experience in regulated environments contributing to audit readiness.
• Background in data/MI teams on metric definitions and dashboard/reporting design.
• Previous experience within HSBC or similar large federated organizations.

• Elicit, analyse and document business and functional requirements for quantum-safe capabilities across diverse teams and workstreams.
• Translate ambiguous issues into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and comprehensive 'definition of done' documentation aligned with programme governance.
• Support prioritisation by presenting structured options and assessing trade-offs.
• Design and analyse cross-team processes to embed quantum-safe protocols, identify gaps, and improve operational efficiency.
• Map current vs. target-state processes and recommend workflow improvements.
• Ensure alignment with HSBC governance and control standards.
• Define data, metrics, and MI requirements for progress measurement and reporting.
• Contribute to dashboard and reporting design for senior leadership.
• Improve data quality, establish standards, facilitate workshops, and maintain traceability from requirements to delivery.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders for analysis and integration.
• Maintain and refine backlogs, support sprint planning, and manage dependencies.
• Validate outputs to meet requirements and manage change through structured controls.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.