Business Analyst - part time contract

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Business Analyst for a 30-day project focusing on the legal sector. With a strong emphasis on AI and automation, this role requires extensive experience in regulated industries and excellent analytical skills. The selected candidate will work mostly independently while collaborating with various stakeholders on-site in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 in agile environments.
• Experience in AI or automation projects, ideally in regulated industries.
• Understanding of business processes in legal, insurance, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders and technical teams as the sole BA.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions within compliance requirements.
• Participate in a part-time project, with on-site presence in London.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Jira

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Power Automate

Job description

Business Analyst feeding into the legal sector on a part - time (2.5 days a week) 30 day outside IR35 project. 25% of the work is expected to be taken on-site in London.

Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in agile environments.
- Proven track record in AI or automation projects, ideally in regulated industries.
- Experience in legal, insurance, or financial services sectors is highly desirable.

Technical Skills
- Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
- Experience with agile project management tools
- Experience of using Jira
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with AI and automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate).

Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and technical teams.
- Ability to work independently as the sole BA while collaborating effectively within a team.
- High attention to detail, especially for complex processes and compliance requirements.

Domain Knowledge
- Understanding of business processes in regulated industries (e.g., legal, insurance, financial services).
- Knowledge of data protection and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR).
- Familiarity with the challenges of billable industries, such as reducing unbillable time.