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Business Analyst

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedInformation Technology
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support digital transformation and business improvement initiatives within a regulated life assurance environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop strong business cases delivering measurable benefits. Document as-is/to-be processes and define clear requirements/user stories. Conduct data analysis, gap analysis and impact assessments. Support development, testing, data migration and UAT. Collaborate with stakeholders, third parties and IT teams. Mentor junior team members and promote best practice. About You: 4+ years’ BA experience (life assurance preferred). Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder skills. Experience with regulatory frameworks, financial systems, APIs and data mapping. Agile and/or Waterfall experience. Proficient in Excel, Visio, SQL and DevOps. Relevant professional qualification (or working towards). To apply email jo@recruitmentworks.im or call 629 676.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi42%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

This role features a blend of routine and augmented tasks, such as data analysis and process documentation, which are increasingly supported by AI tools. However, core responsibilities like stakeholder collaboration, mentoring, and regulatory interpretation require human judgment and interpersonal skills, limiting full automation. The high exposure to AI augmentation tools raises the AI Occupational Exposure score, but the need for domain expertise and social intelligence moderates overall automation risk.

Task analysis

  • Develop business cases that deliver measurable benefits for digital transformation initiatives.
  • Document as-is and to-be business processes and define clear requirements/user stories.
  • Conduct data analysis, gap analysis, and impact assessments on business processes.
  • Support development, testing, data migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, third parties, and IT teams to ensure project success.
  • Mentor junior team members and promote best practice in business analysis.
  • Map data flows and support API/data mapping for system integrations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks in life assurance.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2421Management consultants and business analysts
O*NET: 13-1111.00 Management Analysts
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Education · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,032
UK sector mean
£34,000
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for faster process documentation
  • Use analytics platforms to automate data analysis tasks
  • Apply generative AI for drafting business case reports

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentUiPath Document Understanding

Automates process mapping and document extraction

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Automates data analysis and visualisation tasks

🌍 OutsourcingNearshore BA Services

Reduces costs for routine analysis and documentation

Recommendation

Augment role

AI tools boost productivity but human skills remain essential for compliance and mentoring.

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate process mapping and workflow documentation

Copilot for Word

Draft business cases and regulatory reports faster

Power BI

Analyse and visualise business process data

Key Skills

Data AnalysisAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateRegulatory ComplianceIntermediateMicrosoft ExcelAdvancedOperations AnalysisAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateBusiness Process MappingAdvancedUser Story DefinitionAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Business Process ImprovementData Analysis and ReportingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Services IndustryProject ManagementInformation TechnologyClient Service and Relationship ManagementConfidentiality and Data Protection

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWritingCoordinationMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisPersuasionActive LearningInstructing

Alternative Career Paths

Product Owner85% match

Leads product vision and requirements, bridging business and technical teams in agile environments.

Project Manager80% match

Oversees project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and resource management for business initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance Analyst75% match

Focuses on ensuring business processes and systems adhere to relevant regulations and standards.

Data Analyst70% match

Specializes in extracting insights from data to support business decision-making.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

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Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Documenting/Recording Information

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

24%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

13%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£66k

US ref. $84k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations

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