Graduate Business Analyst

Graduate Business Analyst Are you great at problem-solving, analysing information and developing solutions with others? Are you brilliant at explaining complex concepts and problems in a simple way? Do you want a role where you will have an immediate impact, supporting and influencing projects while gaining a professional qualification? Do you want to work at a company that will empower you to be your best self at work? If so, a Graduate Business Analyst role may be the right route for you. At Aviva, we truly believe new ideas and perspectives are invaluable. So, if you have a curious mind, a customer focus and a passion for unpicking complex problems to drive great tech solutions please read on About the role Technology at Aviva is an exciting place to be We’re the UK’s largest insurer, a FTSE 100 company and global leader who puts the customer at the heart of everything we do. Awarded Digital Insurance Company of the Year at the Data, Analytics & Technology Awards for Insurance, our Technology community is among the best resourced and most talented anywhere. We work collaboratively in small teams to build high quality solutions that meet our customers’ needs, first time: whether delivering technology change internally to meet the wider needs of the organisation or producing innovative digital tech like the award winning “My Aviva” customer portal and “Aviva Drive". As a Graduate Business Analyst, we'll equip you with the hands-on experience, as well as giving you the time and support to study for an industry recognised accredited qualification(s) and tools to succeed. From the beginning you’ll be working on interesting and challenging deliveries alongside a community of highly capable and experienced technology professionals. As a Business Analyst you’ll learn to act as the key link between our customers and our development and support teams. Your work will include: Investigating and defining the true business problems or opportunities Working on delivering solutions that resolve the business problem, setting out impacts and risks Performing Business Analysis activities on projects and programmes – including informing business cases, working with stakeholders to define customer and system requirements and with development teams to translate these into working outcomes Developing yourself and others in the Business Analyst community In addition to gaining real hands-on experience in the role, we will support you to study for the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis. About you As a Graduate, you will: Have or be on track for a 2:1 Degree in any subject You will also need a minimum of 5 x GCSE’s or Scottish National 5’s at A-C grade (4-9) (or equivalent)?from prior?study –?this must include English and Maths Be a force for change and improvement – whether through your studies, your work experience or your outside interests, show us how you have helped make things better Be a confident communicator Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have a love of learning and be working to continually develop yourself Have a genuine interest in technology What will you get for this role? Starting salary from £25,000 (depending on skills, experience and qualifications) A BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis qualification Generous defined contribution pension scheme Annual performance related bonus and pay review Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras”, plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply) Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme The recruitment process: We live Aviva's values, with a culture of continually challenging and improving what we do and how we do it. We invest in our people, expecting curiosity and a courageous mindset. We will assess your strengths as well as understanding how connected and aligned to our values you are throughout the process. The process itself is: Make an online application – this will include answering a short questionnaire and attaching your CV If you pass the initial screen you will have a short telephone interview Pass that and you’ll be sent some online tests And if you do well in these, there’s an assessment day ?Additional Information and Equal Opportunity One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we love to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies. Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability (as defined in The Equality Act 2010) whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. (By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential). Please apply through the website and then email the contact listed in the advert to notify us that you meet the conditions for the guaranteed interview scheme. If you like the sound of all that, we’d love it if you could submit your application online. If