Business Analyst

Undisclosed; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in the London Insurance Market. The role involves driving business transformation through data analysis and process optimisation. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Insurance experience with detailed knowledge of the London Market essential.
• Ability to articulate complex business problems into clear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive new thinking and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Utilise advanced data analysis techniques for business insights.
• Facilitate implementation of new strategies and provide training.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem identification

Relationship building

Job description

Job Title – Senior Business Analyst

Contract: 6 months

Location: London

Rate: £700 – Umbrella company

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in the London Insurance Market. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive business transformation through data-driven insights and process optimisation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide expert knowledge and challenge SMEs and Business colleagues to drive new thinking.
• Collaborate within programme structures, workstreams, and independently, engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes.
• Utilise skills in structured problem solving, business analysis, data analytics, design thinking, lean process improvement, and undertake process design and re-engineering to support performance excellence and identify strategic initiatives.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques to provide insights into business performance and volumes data, supporting strategic prioritisation of business lines, processes, and trading partnerships.
• Collaborate with policy, business, and technology stakeholders to deliver business requirements that influence processes, policies, or systems.
• Assist in defining success metrics and support mechanisms for monitoring throughout the service lifecycle.
• Facilitate the implementation of new strategies, systems, or processes by providing training and documentation to ensure team readiness.
• Proactively identify risks and issues related to business requirements, process changes, or project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship within the Business Analyst community and oversee the efforts of multiple Business Analysts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Insurance experience, with detailed knowledge of the London Market essential.
• Understanding of both Broker and Carrier placement journeys.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels, including business leaders and subject matter experts.
• Adapt communication style to diverse audiences effectively.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to articulate and translate complex business problems into clear activities and solutions.
• Effective problem identification and root cause analysis skills.
• Persuasive in demonstrating the benefits or downsides of new technology or strategies.
• Technical proficiency in analysis methodologies and development lifecycles, with pragmatic application.
• Understanding of business structure, goals, and the influence of processes, technology, and people.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage own time effectively.
• Committed to continuous learning.