Business Analyst

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.    

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Business Analyst to join our global team.

Position Overview:          

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and make an impact by supporting business change and technology initiatives. This role will support clear scoping, prioritisation and communication of work items.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist in gathering, documenting, and analyzing business requirements.
• Support process mapping and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to data analysis, reporting, and preparation of business insights.
• Create and maintain documentation such as use cases, user stories, and workflow diagrams.
• Work closely with senior analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Provide support during user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Prioritizing work, communication with stakeholders and managing a BAU development stream, including communication and planning.

Qualifications:  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 1-2 years in a business analysis or similar role
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Basic knowledge of SQL, data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau), or project tools (JIRA, Confluence) is a plus.
• Understanding of business processes and software development lifecycle (SDLC/Agile) preferred.
• Degree in Business, IT, Data, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have:

• Degree in Business, IT, or related field

Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.   

Benefits:   

• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones 

• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most 

• Hybrid Working – Supporting work/Life Balance 

• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us 

• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future 

• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs 

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters 

• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow 

• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about 

• Cycle to work Scheme – Employees can benefit from significant tax savings on bicycles and cycling equipment