Business Consultant jobs in United Kingdom

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and professional development.
  • Manage the scope of work delivered by the respective BAs for each team, address conflicting requirements and ensure that there is no duplication of effort
  • Ensure consistent framework and templates are in place to capture, track and clearly articulate business requirements such that they can be progressed to delivery
  • Put in place requirements traceability matrix across the programme ensuring there is clear line of sight of common / shared requirements
  • Support the prioritization of requirements aligned to business benefit, regulatory requirements etc.
  • Establish quality criteria for requirements definition and ensure assurance in place for these to be met
• Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and set development goals for team members.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any team conflicts or issues promptly to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Data Analysis:

• Be a self-starter who can work independently and with users to define concepts and under direction of the project /programme manager
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal parties to analyse information needs, functional requirements, existing capabilities and feasibility, with the objective of delivering a clear implementation framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring they are clear, concise, and aligned with project objectives.

• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Resource Allocation:

• Help to oversee BA resource demand and general delivery performance, working with the head of Business Analysis to manage resource demand and allocation
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Recruitment: Participate in the recruitment process to hire suitable candidates for the business analyst team.
• Training and Development: Ensure team members receive necessary training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Recruiter: Sarah Hawkins
Location: London
Job Level: Manager Expert

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com

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