Financial Times · 19 hours ago
Technical Business Analyst
FT Specialist US is a fast-growing subsidiary of the Financial Times, focused on delivering specialized business news and intelligence. They are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support agile product teams in developing critical web applications, working at the intersection of business needs and technical solutions.
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Responsibilities
Elicit and document business and functional requirements through user stories, interviews, and collaborative workshops
Analyze current systems and workflows to identify limitations and recommend improvements
Conduct impact assessments for proposed enhancements and upgrades
Partner with engineering teams to develop solutions for content management systems, publishing pipelines, paywall systems, APIs, personalization tools, and search functionality
Investigate emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, analytics tools) for adoption across the digital portfolio
Develop test plans and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for newly released features
Collaborate with engineering and QA teams to solve bugs, analyze error logs, and validate fixes across multiple test environments
Maintain accurate documentation on CMS features, publishing workflows, platform architecture, API specifications, and release notes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
1–3 years of experience in documenting business and technical requirements in a software development context
Working knowledge of tools such as Jira, Confluence, diagramming software, and content management systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work across multiple engineering teams and other internal partners
Preferred
Familiarity with technologies such as ad tech, subscription systems, or paywalls is a plus
Benefits
Generous annual leave
Health coverage
401(k) and company match
Inclusive parental leave packages
Subsidised gym memberships
Opportunities to give back to the community
Company
Financial Times
Financial Times is a business news organization providing essential news, comments, data, and analysis for the global business community.
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Funding
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