Business Analyst

Our client seeks a talented Business Analyst to join their growing Change Department. You'll work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help shape the future of the organisation. In this key role, your analytical expertise and strategic thinking will enable smarter, more efficient ways of working, delivering tangible business improvements and operational efficiencies. Key Responsibilities: Defining compelling business cases that deliver tangible benefits. Documentation of as-is and to-be process flows. Eliciting and documenting clear, actionable business requirements and user stories. Conducting data analysis to uncover opportunities and inform decisions. Gap analyses impact and assessment. Business analysis support for software development, testing, data migration, and upgrades. Collaboration with 3rd parties, project managers, product owners and IT teams. Supporting UAT planning, planning, testing and validation to ensure business readiness. Mentoring junior members of the team and contributing to best practice within the team. Key Skills & Experience: At least 4 years' experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Life Assurance industry. Excellent analytical skills - sharp problem-solving mindset, value identification, critical thinking and decision support. A proven track record of delivering business improvement, efficiencies and digital transformation projects. Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, including financial reporting and risk management. A relevant professional qualification (or working towards one), such as the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. Experience with data modelling and data mapping in financial systems. Understanding of API integrations and file transfer processes. Excellent facilitation, presentation and report writing skills. Ability to work either as part of a large project team or independently with strong communication skills. Confidence in building relationships across all levels of the business. Experience of working in agile or waterfall environments. Experience with Microsoft products including Excel and Visio as well as SQL and DevOps. If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16371