Lead Business Analyst - London Insurance Market

Verisk; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics company is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to design and deliver solutions for the insurance sector. You will lead a team, manage complex projects, and work closely with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in the London Market, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Strong company culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive BA experience in insurance, ideally in the London Insurance Market.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage the quality of analysis deliverables.
• Solid understanding of Agile and project life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Leading analysis of business processes and defining tech-driven solutions.
• Facilitating requirements workshops and stakeholder sessions.
• Mentoring junior analysts and guiding best practices.

Skills

Extensive BA experience in insurance

Proven ability to lead teams

Solid understanding of Agile

Familiarity with SQL

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience mentoring others

Understanding of reinsurance systems

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join our growing team. You'll play a critical role in designing and delivering best-in-class solutions for the insurance and reinsurance sector. Leading from the front, you'll guide a team of analysts through complex projects, ensuring quality, clarity, and strategic alignment across business and technical teams.

For the past 25 years, VSBS (Formally Sequel Business Solutions) has grown from being a trusted consultancy to becoming a leading insurance and reinsurance software specialist. With our headquarters based in London EC2, we employ talented insurance and technical experts who understand the market and our clients' business.

Now, as part of the Verisk Analytics family, that legacy is even stronger. Aligning with the world's leading data analytics company extends our ability to help clients overcome the toughest challenges.

Together we deliver a powerful suite of software which provide full end-to-end management of all insurance and reinsurance business. Our clients are able to grow and better manage their business through greater efficiency, flexibility, and data governance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading analysis of business processes and defining effective, tech-driven solutions
• Facilitating requirements workshops and stakeholder sessions
• Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior analysts, guiding best practices
• Acting as the conduit between clients, development, QA, and product teams
• Shaping and validating solution designs to meet real business needs
• Supporting system development, testing, training, and go-live activities
• Managing work allocation, issue resolution, and planning alongside Project Managers
• Contributing to estimates, documentation, RFIs/RFPs, and product releases

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Extensive BA experience in insurance, ideally the London Insurance Market
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage the quality of analysis deliverables
• Solid understanding of Agile and project life cycles
• Familiarity with SQL and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring others and driving improvements in analysis practices
• Comfortable in both business-facing and technical environments
• Understanding of reinsurance systems, underwriting, and insurance workflows a plus

Why Join Verisk Specialty Business Solutions?

• Be part of an industry leader delivering innovative insurance solutions
• Work on complex, rewarding projects across global insurance and reinsurance clients
• Join a collaborative and knowledge-rich environment
• Access ongoing development and career growth as part of the Verisk family
• Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, and strong company culture
• Recently ranked #16 in UK Great Places to Work 2025

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

Verisk is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.