Job Description

Business Analyst - 14-month FTC
Contractor
PCD300217

Due to a period of maternity leave within our Systems and Service Development department, we are recruiting for an enthusiastic Business Analyst on a 14-month fixed term contract basis.
The role sits within the fast-paced Systems and Service Development department and reports to one of the Lead BA’s. The team is made up of two Lead BAs and eight BAs working within an inclusive and supportive structure that encourages progression.
The team places an emphasis on dynamism, adaptability and collaboration, helping to propel the business forward by delivering strategic projects smoothly and on time.

The Role
This role will provide you with full ownership of the business analysis on changes from beginning to end including assisting and supporting the business with their implementation. The main duties of the role include working alongside colleagues to analyse the business and liaising with the software development team in Melbourne, designing and creating system enhancements and functionality.

Responsibilities include:
• Undertaking analysis and elicitation activities to capture and communicate business requirements. Preparing and maintaining project documentation, to include (but not limited to) the Business Case, Gap Analysis (As is/To be process), User Stories and the Business Requirements Document. Impact analysis of changes, evolving and new requirements.
• Post implementation reviews including benefit realisation.
• Work within the organisation’s flexible change environment.
Consultation
• To consult extensively with business areas to assist in identifying and documenting business needs, solving problems, gathering requirements, identifying scope, usage and security requirements.
• To consult and co-ordinate with the software developers to develop functionality and enhancements to The organisation’s systems.
• To be proactive in passing on information for users on new versions of the software and other developments as appropriate, including test scripts, user release notes and training materials.

Requirements
This role is ideal for candidates with 3 years previous experience as a Business Analyst within the financial services industry with a good understanding of investments and life products.
You will need a strong understanding of and experience in change management and system requirements gathering.
A Business Analyst qualification such as the BCS Diploma is also desirable however we do also support completion of professional qualifications.
This role will have the opportunity to work on web change projects within the business and as such we are keen to hear from candidates who have web, digital, UX and customer journey business analysis experience. Due to business demands, there will be opportunities to work on projects outside the digital world and develop your own project experience.
Within the role you will have the opportunity to build on your project experience from start to finish and as such you will need to be able to work under pressure, manage your own workload and work to quick turnaround times. Candidates must be comfortable working in a changing environment. At the organisation, we encourage a culture of contribution and collaboration so you will need to be able to communicate at all levels across the business with strong people and social skills.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications.
The role is based in our central London office, working a minimum of two days a week in the office and three days a week from home.