Business Analyst

2022 - Chief Operating Office; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is hiring a Business Analyst for their Cyber Security Programme. The role involves collaborating with teams to deliver change and conducting business analysis activities. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, experience in IT projects, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid work model with generous benefits, including flexible holiday options and private medical cover.

Benefits

Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave

Up to five extra paid wellbeing days

20 weeks paid family leave

Market-leading pension

Free private medical cover

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Business Analysis with various methodologies.
• Experience with requirements gathering and project lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical info.

Responsibilities

• Build and utilize business analysis skills in Cyber Security projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.
• Conduct business analysis and readiness activities.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Business Analysis qualifications

Technical/IT education

Job description

Business Unit

Technology Operations & Cyber Security (TOCS), COO

Salary Range

£28,000 to £35,000 per annum DOE

Location

UK Hybrid – Work from anywhere in the UK, with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB.

Contract Type

Permanent – Full time

Our Team

At Virgin Money we’re recruiting a Business Analyst to join our supportive and collaborative team to help us deliver transformational change within our Cyber Security Programme.

This role is ideal for a Business Analyst who is passionate about learning more about Cyber Security.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and utilising your Business Analysis skillset within Cyber Security projects
• Working on projects that deliver business and technical change
• Working on projects end to end from discovery and requirements gathering through to implementation
• Working proactively and collaboratively with those around you, input in to planning, providing progress updates, and input into project risks and issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement innovative solutions
• Conducting business analysis activities including requirements, data analysis and impact analysis
• Conducting business readiness activities including communication & training plans, and implementation planning

We need you to have

• A strong track record of successfully delivering on Business Analysis activities, using different methodologies and techniques gained by working on multiple projects.
• Experience of successfully delivering Business Analysis and readiness work across the project lifecycle including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, use cases, Business Impact assessments, process mapping as is & to be, creating and delivering communications & training plans, creation of support models & operating models and RACI.
• Experience of working in technical IT projects
• A curious mindset – willingness to learn within technical projects, ability to ask questions to translate technical information into simple business language.
• Experience in data gathering and analysis including use of MS Excel/ Power BI
• Demonstrable experience of building relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience of participating in meetings and workshops, sharing your thoughts and ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• First class inter‑personal skills, coupled with influencing abilities and a can‑do attitude to keep focused on delivering the right business outcome.

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• Business Analysis qualifications
• Education in a technical/IT discipline
• Exposure to multiple delivery methodologies including Agile and Waterfall

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part‑time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid wellbeing days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender‑neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Market‑leading pension.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there's no waiting around, you’ll enjoy these benefits from day one.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money

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Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.