Business Analyst

Sagacity Solutions Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

As a Business Analyst (BA) you will be responsible for gathering and understanding the business needs of our client for a specific project and change initiative. You will then work with the wider Project team to ensure your deliverables are completed in line with the agreed client timescales. Documenting and mapping of 'As Is’ operational processes including interviewing SMEs, conducting workshops and gaining process approvals Responsible for documenting and mapping 'To Be’ operational processes including interviewing SMEs, conducting workshops and gaining approvals for the new enduring processes Responsible for ensuring that Business Requirements are fully developed and documented e.g. functional, non-functional and reporting requirements Ensure that the Business Requirements are analysed fully, with appropriate engagement from the business teams including the review of current processes and data sources Act as the central control point for business analysis activities including working with client and third-party supplier business analysts and technical teams, as appropriate Provide assistance and support for the definition of the operational processes and procedures Assist the business to produce workarounds where requirements cannot be met fully Requirements Communication: Must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact professionally with subject matter experts Analysis: Must be able to demonstrate a detailed understand of the business/process through the use of interviews, document reviews, workshops, business process mapping (As Is and To Be), and MI analysis, in order to ensure a detailed understanding of the problem and anticipated solution Leadership: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to influence the business to show how the proposed solutions will deliver benefits and solve the problem identified Team: Participate in daily huddles to ensure the whole team are kept updated on your work, and able to communicate priorities, issues and where required escalate for Senior BA support At least 3 years’ experience in a Business Analyst role, within a financial institution, telco or utilities provider Working experience of project and analysis techniques and supporting tools for requirement definition and documentation Excellent interpersonal, interviewing and presentation skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Significant knowledge of analyst frameworks, business processes and business requirements methodologies Excellent knowledge of the MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proven ability to integrate with team and build relationships with clients Ability to work nationwide to support client’s requirements, including overnight stays (this may be 2-3 nights per week)