Business Analyst

SOMPO; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Analyst in the Change & Transformation team. This exciting role involves evaluating, designing, and implementing changes across business operations, requiring strong analytical skills and effective collaboration with stakeholders. You will engage in requirements gathering, process improvement, and change management, all while contributing to strategic initiatives. With a focus on operational efficiency, you will play a key role in driving performance improvements through data analysis and stakeholder engagement. This position offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in insurance.
• Solid understanding of business analysis methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze and improve existing business processes for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Insight

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in a related field

BCS Diploma in Business Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Business Analyst in our Change & Transformation team within our UK Operations.

The Business Analyst will support the Change and Transformation Team by evaluating, designing, and implementing change across business operations and systems. This role requires strong analytical skills, business insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to drive improvements and support strategic initiatives.

Location:

This position will be based out of our London office. We promote a collaborative work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Our business, Your impact, Shared opportunity

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
2. Process Improvement: Analyse and improve existing business processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Change Management: Assist in the development and implementation of change management strategies, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.
4. Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis to aid in decision-making, identifying trends and providing insights to drive performance improvements.
5. Documentation: Create detailed business requirement documents, process maps, and user guides to communicate changes effectively among stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and other departments, ensuring goal alignment and clear communication.
7. Testing and Validation: Coordinate with IT and business units to conduct thorough UAT testing and validation to ensure successful change implementation.
8. Project Support: Assist in project planning, monitoring progress, and reporting status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

1. 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the insurance industry or related sectors.
2. Solid understanding of business analysis methodologies and tools.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and familiarity with project management software.
6. Experience with change management principles and practices is a plus.
7. Experience in process mapping and re-engineering.
8. Excellent requirements elicitation and documenting skills.
9. Strong stakeholder management skills.
10. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
11. Degree in a related field.
12. Professional qualification (BCS Diploma in Business Analysis) or working towards it.
13. Self-organized and motivated.

Our Benefits

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to meet our employees' needs. Highlights include:

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

We aim to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their teams, and promote an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise committed to diversity and inclusion.

About Us

Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment.

We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, building on 130 years of innovation. Our commitment is to simplify your experience with us.

Our dedicated team of over 9,000 employees worldwide uses their expertise to learn, improve, and provide clear solutions for complex challenges.

Choosing Sompo means choosing expertise and ease of service.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

To learn more, visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com