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Who is Shift?
At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.
We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding.
Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.
About the role:
As a Business Analyst at Shift, you'll work closely with teams from product, operations, and technology to create and implement scalable solutions that help us achieve our strategic goals. You'll play a key role in defining business requirements, streamlining and documenting processes, and building adaptable frameworks for our fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone who brings a strong operational mindset and technical know-how to help keep our projects aligned with our
What you’ll do:
Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to capture business needs and objectives, translating them into clear specifications
Assess risks, impacts, and dependencies across functions, taking proactive action as needed
Develop and propose scalable solutions that align with company and enterprise strategies
Analyse and document current and future state processes; identify gaps and recommend operational improvements
Design and validate customer journeys, processes, and data flows with a focus on business outcomes
Partner with technical and operational teams on change management and implementation plans
Document system interfaces, data integrations, and ensure requirements traceability
Contribute to business cases, including impact assessments and cost/benefit analyses
Support project delivery by helping manage timelines, scope, and governance
Create and maintain clear project artefacts and documentation
Lead workshops and facilitate cross-functional stakeholder alignment
Mentor junior analysts and help drive a culture of continuous improvement
Define and execute test plans, oversee UAT, and help ensure requirements are met pre-deployment
Ensure solutions comply with relevant financial services regulations and support audit and compliance activities
What you’ll bring:
Experience as a Business Analyst or Technical Analyst, ideally in operational or financial services environments
Proven record of driving analysis for complex projects in fast-paced settings
Ability to work across teams and functions
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking—translating business needs into solutions
Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills
Advanced process documentation and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with independence and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Experience leading workshops and facilitating group alignment
Skills in project management, relationship building, and active listening
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Key benefits:
Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.
Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.
Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.
Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.
Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work.
Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.
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