Business Analyst, Data, Insurance

Arc IT Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Business Analyst is sought to join the growing data function of a buoyant insurance organisation based in the heart of the city. Within this role you will act as the key bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams – gathering and analysing business requirements, designing data–driven solutions, and supporting project delivery. You will contribute to improving data quality, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, and ensuring adherence to compliance and security standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a people–centric organisation with excellent opportunities for long term career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, document and prioritise business requirements.
2. Work with technical teams to co–design scalable, efficient solutions leveraging cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS) and data architectures such as data lakes and data mesh. Use data analysis to validate requirements and assist in creating visual representations such as wireframes and process models.
3. Participate in Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning and backlog refinement to ensure timely and impactful delivery.
4. Analyse data to uncover insights that inform strategies and drive operational efficiencies. Recommend process improvements based on data findings to enhance business value.
5. Facilitate workshops and meetings and translate technical concepts for non–technical stakeholders.
6. Support adherence to data governance, privacy, and security standards, collaborating with IT security teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Experience within a similar role working on data–driven projects.
2. Solid experience in business process mapping, data analysis and requirements gathering.
3. Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and familiarity with data lakes and data mesh concepts.
4. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.
5. Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and non–technical audiences.
6. Awareness of data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, Solvency II).
7. Experience in Agile environments with tools like Jira or Confluence.