Senior Business Analyst

In this Senior BA role you will execute global compliance initiatives with precision and clarity. Ensuring timely, audience-specific communication and coordination across legal, product, engineering, and executive teams. This role is action-oriented, process-driven, and helps maintain trust by balancing urgency with business priorities. This role would suit an experienced Business Analyst at either senior, or advanced intermediate level. What you’ll be doing Lead global product compliance projects from initiation to delivery Apply critical thinking to ensure actions are necessary and proportionate Communicate concisely and explicitly with varied stakeholders Monitor the global compliance landscape to identify upcoming changes affecting us and our clients Own and maintain the compliance roadmap (mapping laws to client impact) - with key dates, critical path and interdependencies Proactively review new products and features for compliance impact and add to the roadmap where appropriate Act as a product owner for some product compliance integrations Create concise, neutral documents for review. Pairing key legal excerpts with interpretations for traceability and input from others Ensure adherence to internal processes and regulatory timelines Communicate timelines and priorities with an understanding of overall business priorities Foster cross-functional respect and shared accountability Achieve goals with the other Business Analysts, Engineers, Product Managers and Architects in particular to ensure alignment across legal, product, and engineering perspectives Collaborate with regulatory bodies, regulation third parties and clients Although not responsible for the same areas as the Risk and Compliance team, e.g. GDPR, collaborate with and draw on their work where relevant to avoid duplication About you Strong critical thinking Takes ownership and drives progress Concise and explicit communication Builds constructive relationships Translates business needs and regulatory material into clear requirements / user stories Supports new or improved approaches to solving problems Confident workshop facilitation Proven, relevant experience in the software industry Experience using Business Analysis and Project Management tools and techniques For this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship. About Vista Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide. Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for. Shared Standards Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy. One Crew • We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate Shine a Light • We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark Make it Happen • We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery Chase Great • We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture. We have a range of benefits that include: Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week Hybrid working (home and office-based split, requiring 2-3 days attendance per week in the Auckland office) Medical and Life insurance (after qualifying period) Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits Strong mentoring & career development focus Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista. We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.