Junior Business Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

At Peregrine, we???re constantly seeking Specialist Talent that offer the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Project Change Professionals in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector ??? we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

How Specialist Talent Works

At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. Unlike traditional contractors, where you are hired by the client, you remain a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits:

??A Permanent Position

??Life Assurance

??5% annual bonus

??Pension Scheme ??? Employer matched to 5%

??Voluntary Benefits ??? Health Cash Plan, Dental, Will Writing etc

??Annual Leave ??? 23 days rising to 27 with length of service

??Sick Pay ??? Increasing with length of service

Role overview:Process Automation Business Analyst (Manchester or London, Hybrid working)

We have ambitious growth plans that will need innovative business capabilities, enabled by technology and data. This is an incredible opportunity to play a key role in driving solutions that will allow our overall vision and goals to be achieved.

The role is suited for an individual with a ???can-do??? attitude. Take the lead to define and document business processes and software requirements to be delivered through a combination of off-the-shelf technology supplemented with in-house development. Serve as a liaison between business and technology scrum teams by facilitating communication and determining software objectives that align with stated and unstated business needs.

Key responsibilities

??Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand desired capabilities, processes, procedures, regulatory requirements, and reporting needs.

??Document detailed business requirements to feed into the IT development lifecycle and implementation process.

??Create comprehensive system specifications, including technical user stories, interface/API specifications, system configurations, and data mappings.

??Work with the project team to perform detailed gap analysis, design, planning, scoping, and estimation of all activities and workstreams.

??Generate and maintain various analysis and design artifacts, such as use cases, workflows, charts, and diagrams.

??Participate in architecture, design, modelling, and development meetings to provide insights into system functionality and technical specifications.

??Maintain comprehensive functional and system knowledge of the solution, including behaviour, business flow, data flow, and system interfaces.

??Lead discovery and analysis workshops and deliver training to new employees and team members.

??Retain and maintain deep reinsurance business knowledge and functional knowledge of the reinsurance system.

??Stay aligned with reinsurance business strategy, provide suggestions to improve solutions, and assist with the direction of the roadmap.

??Support system test and UAT processes by providing input into test cases and acceptance criteria and assist with transactional data validation and troubleshooting.

??Assist with system upgrades, defect triage, and coordination of resolution with the core delivery team.

??Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

??Identify potential risks and issues related to reinsurance processes and systems and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

??Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the reinsurance operations and systems.

??Ensure that all reinsurance processes and systems comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.

??Perform data analysis to support decision-making and provide insights into reinsurance operations.

??Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

??Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure the successful delivery of reinsurance solutions and services.

??Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems within the reinsurance team.

??Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members regarding reinsurance processes and systems.

Skills criteria

??Curious mind-set to learn about reinsurance and ILS with an appetite to make processes better, whether that be quicker, clearer, simpler, or more robust.??Commercially and customer minded ??? able to analyse and interpret information to develop clear requirements that deliver customer and outcome focussed solutions.??Engage actively across the enterprise with a wide range of people, from highly technical software developers to Senior Executive stakeholders. This means the ability to change style and approach is essential.??Familiar with documentation, process modelling tools, e.g., Visio, Miro, Lucidchart etc. ??Advanced Microsoft office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).??Finance, Insurance and/or Reinsurance experience.

Desirable skills

??Experience of working in a matrix team across multiple internal and external teams including third party suppliers.

??Experience of the full project delivery lifecycle from business case through to implementation and service transition.

??Experience with agile development methodologies and agile planning tools such as Jira. ??Relevant business qualifications such as IIBA CCBA/CBAP or BCS.

If you hold the experience and technical skills outlined above which would enable you to hit the ground running, please apply to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.

About us:

At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want.

Our culture:

At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we???re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society ??? whether it???s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.

Our commitment to diversity:

At Peregrine, we???re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.