Automation BA - Glasgow

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Business Consulting | Type: Permanent

Drive intelligent automation across Capital Markets. Deliver change that matters.

The Role
As an Automation Business Analyst at Capco, you will work at the intersection of business, technology, and operations within Capital Markets. You’ll partner with clients to identify automation opportunities, optimise processes, and support the delivery of scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, control, and customer outcomes.

This is a hybrid role based in Glasgow, combining on-site collaboration with flexible remote working.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with stakeholders across Front Office, Operations, Risk, and Technology to identify and prioritise automation opportunities
• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for automation initiatives (RPA, workflow, AI-enabled solutions)
• Map and assess current-state and future-state processes, identifying efficiencies and control improvements
• Support solution design, testing, and implementation, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical delivery
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions, driving clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Business Analyst delivering automation or process optimisation initiatives within Capital Markets
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes, regulatory considerations, and operational controls
• Proven ability to gather and translate complex business requirements into clear documentation and user stories
• Experience working with RPA or workflow tools (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate) or similar platforms
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and levels of seniority

Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes within Investment Banking or Markets businesses
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tooling (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Exposure to AI-enabled automation or data analytics initiatives
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile certifications)
• Experience working in a consulting environment

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually — take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One to provide one-on-one guidance and accelerate your development.
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. #BeYourselfAtWork is the cornerstone of our success and a value our people demonstrate every day.