Business Analyst (Data)
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic Data Change team as a Business Analyst (Data). In this role, you will collaborate with Change experts who are trusted partners in driving our business towards achieving our strategic objectives.
Role Description
The purpose of the role is to enable data focused change by using specialised business analysis techniques and a disciplined business analysis approach. You will support the Master Data Management team to articulate the need for change, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, and IT teams to understand requirements, gather data, conduct in-depth analysis, and deliver change. This role will be based in our Guildford office, with office attendance required twice a month.
Salary Information
Pay: Circa £56,000 per year. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About You
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and data specialists to elicit, analyse, and document data-related requirements that support strategic change initiatives.
- Conduct detailed data analysis to identify gaps, improve data quality, and support Master Data Management processes across the organisation.
- Facilitate workshops and discussions to elicit, refine, and agree business and data requirements, ensuring alignment and stakeholder consensus.
- Create and manage Epics and User Stories in tools such as Jira and Confluence, supporting Agile delivery and ensuring clarity for development teams.
- Translate complex data concepts into clear, understandable insights for a range of stakeholders, while supporting data governance, stewardship, and compliance requirements.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst at Data Change within the Financial Services sector.
- Proficiency in mainstream data tools and a strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, and Master Data lifecycle management.
- General understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data transformation processes.
- Familiarity with system integrations utilising APIs and Events.
- Expertise in eliciting and refining comprehensive requirements, achieving stakeholder consensus through techniques such as workshop facilitation.
- Experience delivering within an Agile framework, showcasing an agile mindset and a flexible approach to meeting business priorities.
- Proficiency in creating Epics and User Stories using tools like Confluence and Jira.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Ability to communicate complex data concepts effectively to individuals at all levels of understanding.
- Confidence in utilising AI tools, such as Claude & Copilot, to enhance productivity while maintaining quality.
Desirable Skills
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.
- Knowledge & Experience of working with Insurance Data.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting master data.
What We Will Offer You
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options.
- Hybrid working.
- Annual performance related bonus.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Development days.
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet.
- Retail discounts.
- Volunteering days.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer, signatories of various inclusion charters.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
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