<h2 data-section-id="16kvosu" data-start="26" data-end="37">About Us</h2> <p data-start="39" data-end="241">The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.</p> <p data-start="243" data-end="436">At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.</p> <p data-start="438" data-end="583">In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.</p> <p data-start="585" data-end="766">Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.</p> <p data-start="768" data-end="808"><strong data-start="768" data-end="808">Build a newsworthy career at the FT.</strong></p> <p data-start="768" data-end="808"> </p> <h3><strong>Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion</strong></h3> <div id="message-list_1792576409.805739" class="c-virtual_list__item" data-feat="message" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1792576409.805739"> <div class="c-message_kit__background c-message_kit__background--hovered p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message" data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1792576409.805739" data-msg-channel-id="G03U7JV2HNX"> <div class="c-message_kit__hover c-message_kit__hover--hovered" data-qa-hover="true"> <div class="c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter__right" data-qa="message_content"> <div class="c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"> <div class="c-message__message_blocks" data-qa="message-text"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer" data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first" data-block-id="bdl0N" data-block-type="rich_text" data-message-channel="G03U7JV2HNX" data-message-ts="1792576409.805739"> <div class="p-rich_text_block"> <div class="p-rich_text_section">We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential. That means ensuring everyone is heard, respected, and valued, while identifying and removing barriers that may get in the way. Our commitment is to be an employer role model, grounded in inclusion and fairness for all.We want every application to receive fair and thoughtful consideration; therefore, all applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, not by AI.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2 data-section-id="1froeg" data-start="1227" data-end="1238"> </h2> <h2 data-section-id="1froeg" data-start="1227" data-end="1238">The Role</h2> <p data-start="1240" data-end="1406">We're looking for a Lead Technical Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of change delivery across the FT's Product & Technology organisation.</p> <p data-start="1408" data-end="1838">Reporting into the Portfolio & Programmes team, you'll lead the assessment, discovery and technical analysis of new initiatives entering our change portfolio. Working closely with stakeholders across Product, Technology, Data and the wider business, you'll ensure ideas are well understood, appropriately scoped and assessed for feasibility, complexity and delivery readiness before they progress into prioritisation and planning.</p> <p data-start="1840" data-end="2111">As the lead business analyst within the portfolio function, you'll establish best practice for business analysis, mentor other analysts and act as a trusted advisor, helping teams make informed investment and delivery decisions that support the FT's strategic objectives.</p> <hr data-start="2113" data-end="2116"> <h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="2118" data-end="2141">Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-start="2143" data-end="3313"> <li data-section-id="1ipff5q" data-start="2143" data-end="2246">Lead the assessment and triage of new change initiatives entering the Product & Technology portfolio.</li> <li data-section-id="1hkoxt7" data-start="2247" data-end="2351">Facilitate discovery workshops to understand business needs, define outcomes and clarify requirements.</li> <li data-section-id="4ba1t8" data-start="2352" data-end="2468">Produce high-quality business, functional and non-functional requirements that support successful solution design.</li> <li data-section-id="az52if" data-start="2469" data-end="2617">Partner with Product Managers, Architects, Engineers and Delivery teams to assess solution options, technical feasibility and delivery complexity.</li> <li data-section-id="17hiodb" data-start="2618" data-end="2723">Identify risks, dependencies, assumptions and implementation constraints early in the change lifecycle.</li> <li data-section-id="6wzd4z" data-start="2724" data-end="2851">Support business case development, investment decisions and portfolio prioritisation with clear analysis and recommendations.</li> <li data-section-id="1x8izwa" data-start="2852" data-end="2976">Contribute to portfolio planning by providing insights into delivery effort, resource requirements and roadmap sequencing.</li> <l