Elsevier Data Catalog (EDC), Senior Business Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic team in Oxford. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the Elsevier Data Catalog, driving user adoption, and ensuring data quality. You will play a pivotal role in defining business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and contributing to the overall strategy of the organization. With a focus on data management and analysis, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Join a company that values your wellbeing and offers extensive learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening

Private medical benefits

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning platforms

Employee discounts scheme

RECARES days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on data.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define and document business requirements for the EDC.
• Translate requirements into user stories and testing scenarios.
• Contribute to the EDC strategy and roadmap.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

User Acceptance Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Collibra

Agile Tools

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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About the Role

The Elsevier Data Catalog (EDC) Business Analyst sits within the Enterprise Data & Analytics business team and works closely with stakeholders and the EDC Development team. You will report to the Head of Data Analytics - Engagement & Enablement with strong dotted line into the Senior Product Manager, Elsevier Data Catalog. You will be responsible for identifying and analysing business requirements across Elsevier related to the development of the EDC – the front door to all Elsevier data. You will contribute to the continuing implementation of- and improvement to- the EDC application on the Collibra platform, along with Catalog content growth and user adoption. You will have ownership of specific roadmap activities related to Business Analysis tasks and be required to work according to our Business Analysis Framework . Success is measured against continuous growth in Catalog content, improvement of features and services, and adoption by Elsevier data users.

Responsibilities

Analysing, defining and documenting current & future requirements

Translating requirements into user stories, testing scenarios, success criteria and user documentation

Performing analysis to define Catalog systems integration requirements incl. mapping of data flows & dependencies

Gathering requirements for new Catalog features, services and processes to optimise Collibra user experience and self-service capabilities.

Researching requirements for continuous Catalog content growth for trusted data incl. data products, BI reports, glossaries, lineage & more

Defining Catalog business rules and validations to ensure Catalog data meets quality & compliance standards and data policies

Identifying ways to improve user adoption and contributing user documentation & support as required

Assisting with EDC Support for prompt resolution of EDC stakeholder queries

Contributing to building and documenting best practices and ways of working in the EDC squad

Representing EDC in all relevant channels across the organisation to ensure Catalog roadmap is delivered successfully and solves data challenges

Contributing to the EDC strategy & roadmap ensuring alignment with Elsevier goals

Requirements

Have a deep curiosity and a keen passion for data

Have the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and influence stakeholders to action

Display proven experience as a Business Analyst identifying and delivering improvements that make a difference

Demonstrate deep knowledge of data cataloguing, data management, analysis and processing. Experience of working in an Agile, Scrum or Kanban environment

Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex technical content to a range of audiences

Experience of coordinating business user acceptance testing and planning & facilitating workshops

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people.. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work