We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead functional design and product delivery across NextEnergy Group’s Technology & Digital Services (TDS) portfolio. This role combines hands‑on analysis with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and managing junior Business Analysts.You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and design teams to ensure requirements are captured, validated, and translated into robust technical solutions. You will also drive best practices in analysis, documentation, and delivery, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & Team ManagementManage and mentor junior Business Analysts, providing guidance on requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagementEstablish and enforce BA standards, templates, and best practices across projectsSupport resource planning and workload allocation within the BA team.Requirements & Functional DesignLead complex requirements elicitation sessions with senior stakeholdersTranslate business needs into detailed functional specifications, process flows, and user stories with clear acceptance criteriaEnsure functional designs accommodate integrations, data flows, and security requirements.Product Delivery & GovernanceCollaborate with product managers and engineering teams to prioritize backlog items and ensure timely deliveryParticipate in agile ceremonies and provide clarity on requirements and dependenciesOversee quality assurance of BA deliverables and support UAT phases.Technical & Data FocusWork with data engineering teams to define data requirements, mappings, and transformation rulesEnsure functional designs align with API‑first and event‑driven architecture principlesSupport integration with cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and analytics tools (e.g., ThoughtSpot).Partner with compliance and security teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and governance standardsIdentify and mitigate functional risks early in the design processSKILLS & COMPETENCIESTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:Strong leadership and mentoring skillsAdvanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilitiesExpertise in functional design, process mapping, and documentationFamiliarity with data platforms, APIs, and integration patternsExcellent communication skills—able to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical conceptsProficiency in agile delivery practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps)Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energyOur values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience as a Business Analyst in a technology‑driven environmentHands‑on experience with functional design for complex systems and integrationsExposure to data platforms and analytics tools is advantageousExperience working in regulated industries (energy, finance, utilities, or similar)The right to work in the UK.WHAT WE OFFERA busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learnInternational scope – we operate in over 8 countriesHybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependentsCycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemesAnnual discretionary bonus.HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to carear@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.ABOUT USNextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new‑build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager. WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector. Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility‑scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW. WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects. It has developed over 100 utility‑scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre‑seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centres, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.NextEnergy Foundation is a non‑profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr