Technical Business Analyst

Covea Insurance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Manchester seeks a Technical Business Analyst to bridge business requirements with technical delivery. You'll be responsible for defining project scope, owning the timely delivery of requirements, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and effective communication abilities. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary up to £62,000, generous holidays, and additional benefits including health cover and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual pay review

27 days holiday

Pension contribution of 7.5%

Mental and financial support

Private medical cover

Gym discounts and retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments using analysis techniques.
• Understanding of the Business Analyst role and technical systems.
• Proficient in documenting functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and develop business cases.
• Own delivery of business requirements and maintain documentation.
• Support testing activities including plans and reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

SQL

Requirements gathering

Agile methodologies

Business process modeling

User acceptance testing

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Visio

Job description

Youll be part of a team that drives technology‑enabled change by aligning business needs with robust, scalable solutions. As a Technical Business Analyst you’ll bridge requirements and technical delivery applying best‑practice analysis and leveraging your technical expertise to shape future‑ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, high‑level requirements and critical success factors; contribute to business case development and investigate underlying issues and opportunities.
• Own the quality and timely delivery of business requirements; document functional specifications; maintain robust change control; develop and maintain use case documentation and process models (e.g., Visio).
• Ensure requirements are designed, built and tested in line with business needs through traceability and version control; define acceptance criteria; support testing activities including test plan and script reviews.
• Adhere to Covéa delivery and development methodology governance and change framework; embed compliance and consistency across all analysis activities.
• Monitor and report Business Analysis progress to stakeholders; collaborate with the BA Principal and Lead BA to embed and evolve best practices; escalate risks and issues related to analysis activities.
• Support the development of a Delivery Centre knowledge repository including processes, specifications and training guides to strengthen organizational learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in regulated environments applying analysis techniques to clarify complex problems and using tools such as Confluence, Jira and process modelling applications.
• Strong understanding of the Business Analyst role underpinned by technical knowledge of systems platforms and integrations.
• Proficient in use case development process and data modelling; document functional specifications and produce modelling documentation using Visio.
• Skilled in analytical thinking, reporting, technical writing and artefact management including reviews, walkthroughs, sign‑off, versioning and change control.
• Knowledgeable in system architecture covering databases, APIs, cloud platforms and integration patterns; ensure requirements are delivered effectively through traceability, design and test reviews and solution performance measurement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non‑technical audiences effectively.
• Proficiency in IC, SQL, Agile, Business Analysis, Visio, Waterfall, Business Process Modeling, Requirements Gathering, User Acceptance Testing, SDLC, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options.
• Annual pay review plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level).
• Generous holidays 27 days with bank holidays and buy/sell options.
• Pension perks 7.5% employer contribution rising to 9% with your input.
• A culture where everyone belongs; committed to diversity, equity & inclusion with real action, employee‑led community groups and ongoing learning.
• Mental & financial support through our dedicated Wellbeing group.
• Career growth training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive.
• Health & wellbeing private medical cover 24/7 Virtual GP health checks, flu jabs & more.
• Drive‑in style Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles.
• Extra savings: gym discounts, Cycle to Work and retail offers via Perkpal.
• And much more!

Apply Today

Please note due to the Christmas period application review for this role will commence in January 2026. If you need any adjustments, support or alternative application options during the Recruitment process, then please reach out to Megan Barraclough or one of our team. Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. Salary: Up to 62,000 (Dependent on Experience). Working hours: 36.25.

We are all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive. The perks of joining us are flexible working, competitive pay, generous holidays, a culture of belonging, mental & financial wellbeing support, career growth opportunities, private medical cover, a Tusker Car Scheme, gym discounts, Cycle to Work, retail offers via Perkpal, and much more.

Excited about this opportunity? So are we! Apply today and be part of our journey.