Business Analyst Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Edge
Closing date: 28th February 2023
At Royal London we believe your difference is our strength and our organisation benefits from the different perspectives that diversity brings. Studies have shown that people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience isn't a perfect fit with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
About the role
The successful candidate will take ownership for delivering detailed business designs, processes and functionality that support the business needs to the agreed timescales and quality.
We’re looking for someone that others will seek guidance and support from, who will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the way we work. Someone who can handle complex or uncertain situations and find their way through them using their skills and techniques and adapting to drive results.
We are passionate about building positive relationships and leveraging these to achieve good business outcomes.
Key responsibilities
You will have analysis responsibility for large and/or complex change initiatives across project areas or within an agile squad.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to investigate operational issues, problems, and opportunities.
Identify technological and operational process improvement opportunities across project areas.
Analyse processes and data to identify opportunities for improvements.
Document business requirements and ensuring source traceability whilst adhering to specific group standards.
Active involvement in our BA community; contributing to development of best practice and continuous evolution of the role.
Maintain knowledge and skills within area of specialism, where appropriate.
Criteria
Advanced experience in analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced in the use of a variety of business analysis techniques, tools, and standards.
Proficient understanding of business structure and key business principles.
Have strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships.
Experienced in managing own workload and supporting colleagues.
The ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written format.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of their specialism (where appropriate).
What we offer
We've always been proud to reward our employees by offering a number of great benefits including:
A generous group pension scheme (up to 14% matching employer contribution)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
Annual company and performance based bonus
Life assurance (up to 8 x annual salary)
Enhanced parental leave policies
Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme - Access 24/7 to confidential health, legal & financial advice
Full details can be found on our benefits page.
About Royal London
Royal London is the largest mutual life insurance, pensions and investment company in the UK. Since its foundation 160 years ago, Royal London has supported millions of people to protect and provide for themselves and their families.
At Royal London, our People Promise is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This promise has been at the heart of our approach to hybrid working, ensuing a balance of time working in our offices, supporting the culture of collaboration and inclusion and some working time from home, so we can all continue to benefit from the flexibility this brings. Our hybrid working approach is built around our mutual mindset, thinking about what is good for us as individuals (the ‘me’) and in the context of what is right for our customers, our colleagues and The Royal London group (the ‘we’). Together we belong- collaborate – learn and perform.
Our expectation is that colleagues working in hybrid roles will come into the office for 50% of their time, and the rest from home. We want to be as consistent as we can with our approach but we also appreciate some colleagues need adjustments based on personal circumstances. (e.g. to support a disability, or caring responsibility) and / or may wish to formally seek a flexible working pattern in line with our flexible working policy.
We appreciate the world of work continues to evolve and we will continue to listen to our colleagues views on this whilst ensuring our on-going approach is right for our business and customers
We are an equal opportunities employer. We work hard to attract the best talent for our award-winning team. We believe that embracing difference makes us stronger. Our diverse people bring us different skills – whatever their educational background, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Our Alderley Park office is situated in 400 acres of natural parkland, based 2.2 miles south of Alderley Edge and 6.5 miles from Macclesfield in our newly refurbished site. We offer a free shuttle service to and from the office from Wilmslow train station and offer free on-site parking with free electric car charging points.
