Principal Business Analyst

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Business Analyst to lead change initiatives that align with strategic goals. This role offers the chance to drive digital transformation and enhance business analysis practices. You will be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions. With a focus on leadership and stakeholder engagement, you will help shape the future of business analysis while enjoying a competitive salary and extensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex programmes and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and align change activities to business outcomes.
• Lead innovation and streamline processes to deliver customer value.

Skills

Leadership & Influence

Analytical Skills

Analysis Methodology Expertise

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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Are you a creative and critical thinking change professional? Do you thrive on collaboration and leveraging technology to solve business problems? If you're a dynamic, resilient leader eager to help shape Aviva's strategy, we want you on our team!

If you're motivated by making a difference, enjoy a variety of assignments, and excel at building strong relationships, this role is perfect for you!

A bit about the job:

As a Principal Business Analyst, you will be driving and aligning change activity to business outcomes in strategic, complex environments. You’ll take ownership of creating teams, setting the approach, and have accountability for the delivery of quality business analysis activities. You will help drive the transformation of our digital capabilities, leading innovation, streamlining journeys, and finding creative solutions to deliver value to customers.

You will be a leader in the Business Analysis community inside Aviva and active externally in the BA profession, using this to deliver great outcomes for all business analysts as part of the BA practice. You will use your expertise to evolve and improve analysis practices in delivery. You will serve as a role model for Business Analysts, helping to further their careers, build skills, and develop key analysis capabilities for the future.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Leadership & Influence: Experience in leading and shaping large, complex programmes, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and facilitation skills. Ability to spot trends, themes, and make connections to facilitate strategic alignment.
• Analysis Methodology Expertise: Strong experience in adapting and flexing the analysis approach to fit the business outcome. Owning the definition and implementation of Agile ways of working in deliveries.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to sell a vision.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate across change/technology disciplines, organisational boundaries, and with third parties and suppliers.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. We invest in you and offer numerous benefits.

• Salary: circa £85,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, dependent on performance and company results
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work
• Paid volunteering days and involvement in our Aviva Communities
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options, to suit our employees and customers.