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We are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst to join IT in London. Reporting to the Business Analyst Practice Lead, this Manager level role will work as part of the Technology Delivery Business Analysis team, whose mission is to better enable the firm to deliver world class legal solutions. We do that through bringing our skills and experience to the delivery of our multi million pound project portfolio and through the identification of the key benefits and value those projects will support. If you are looking for a career building role within a dynamic, collaborative environment where you will be supported to develop and grow and if you have the drive to become the best Business Analyst you can be then look no further. The nature of the work we do means you can expect to work on all stages of the project lifecycle and on a variety of different types of projects & deliverables.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting successful delivery and adoption of change which provides value to the business.
• Defining the business analysis approach and proactively driving this forward to success
• Ensuring solutions best enable the changes required across systems, people and processes.
• Ensuring requirements elicited can feasibly be implemented by delivery partners and will meet the quality we need.
• Supporting development of the business analysis team by contributing to the creation of enhanced standards for delivering business analysis.
• Working across multiple projects/initiatives at different stages to add value as a BA
• Building the profile of the team through the delivery of excellent quality proactive analysis
• We want to build the Business Analysis team with individuals who are passionate about business analysis, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo in order to deliver the best results for the business and who bring the best of themselves to the work they do.

What you will bring

• Proven IT Business Analysis experience working across the business and IT at a senior level, preferably on multiple concurrent projects or initiatives.
• The ability to apply a repertoire of business analysis tools and techniques to all stages of the software delivery lifecycle
• Proven experience in managing stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• The ability to constructively challenge the status quo with business stakeholder to seek the best outcomes
• Excellent communication skills - able to confidently communicate with the Business in their language, and translate these conversations to IT (and vice versa!)
• An analytical mindset - able to quickly understand requirements, and to identify, evaluate, and propose, potential solutions
• The ability to identify risks to projects and evaluate and seek to mitigate the potential impact
• Commercial acumen including an understanding of the overall picture of how to add value to the business and within IT delivery
• Business Analysis qualification
• High level of personal credibility, impact and influence with all levels of the business

You will stand out if you bring

• BCS Business Analysis Diploma (part or full qualified).
• Experience working in multiple project delivery methodologies including Agile/ SCRUM & BDD.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the IT market and trends.
• Experience in coaching/mentoring other Business Analysts.
• A passion to create value through business analysis and to raise the profile business analysis as a discipline

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of Allen & Overy’s recruitment team who will work with you to provide any reasonable adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. If you would like additional flexibility we will of course consider this in line with business needs.

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Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.

With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work.

What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.