Business Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Job Position: Data Analyst

Location: Remote

Starting Salary: £27,000 - £35,000

About Us: Evolution HTD is an innovative hire, train, deploy organisation headquartered in Warrington, UK. We specialise in building data capabilities within the insurance sector. Our HTD Programme is a fixed 2-year commitment between Evolution and the data consultant, where customers have the option to hire the consultant permanently at the end of the agreed deployment period.

Why Evolution: Dynamic Data Opportunities: Immerse yourself in hands-on experiences working directly with data projects for one or more organisations within our impressive client portfolio. Tackle challenging data visualisation projects that will enhance your skills, broaden your network, and equip you with the tools to excel in data analysis and deployment.

Ongoing Data Learning: Your journey begins with intensive training in data technologies, but the learning is continuous. Over several years, you will engage in ongoing education, obtaining industry-recognised qualifications tailored to your abilities, including Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, Advanced Analytical Techniques, and more.

Mentoring and Coaching: Thrive under the guidance of our seasoned data experts and Technical Trainers. Leverage their expertise to advance your career path in the data field.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis: Analyse and document business processes, workflows, and system interactions to identify improvement opportunities and support operational efficiency.
• Functional Backlog Creation: Translate business requirements into a functional backlog for technical teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, expectation setting, and alignment of deliverables with business objectives. Strong focus on maintaining collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Insurance Industry Focus (Preferred): Apply industry knowledge to ensure solutions are aligned with regulatory and operational standards specific to the insurance sector.
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with business and technical teams to gather detailed requirements, ensuring clarity and thorough understanding across departments.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of processes, business requirements, and user stories, ensuring clear traceability for technical teams and project stakeholders.
• Agile Delivery: Support Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to ensure timely project delivery.

Requirements:

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on process analysis, backlog creation, and stakeholder management. Experience in the insurance sector is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in business analysis tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and the ability to work within Agile delivery teams.
• Basic understanding of data systems and ability to liaise effectively with technical teams.

Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, coordinating with various departments to ensure project milestones are met. Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. Problem-solving and analytical thinking are essential. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/2/2024