Kind Consultancy is working with a long-standing UK financial services organisation which is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. Paying £35,000 – £40,000 dependent on experience, with a hybrid work model requiring 2 days per week in their Leicestershire offices after a fully office-based training period.

Reporting to the Business Transformation Manager, the Business Analyst will support the delivery of business transformation and change initiatives across the firm, with key responsibilities including:

• Assisting with the creation of key change framework documents
• Ensuring that all transformation and change projects adhere to the defined change framework including templates and reporting processes.
• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment of project and goal deliverables.
• Championing business transformation, providing support and coaching on the principles and methodology relating to securing and structuring a new project.
• Identifying, defining, and documenting project requirements.
• Translating requirements into suitable documentation, tailored for business and technical use, including user stories / use cases and customer journeys.
• Examining existing business models and flows of data, documenting and summarising findings and then assisting in the design and delivery of improved solutions.
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for business, financial and technical feasibility.
• Establishing and building effective, long-lasting relationships with stakeholders, SME’s and third parties
• Organising and facilitating project workshops and meetings as appropriate.
• Assisting in the creation of testing schedules associated with project deliverables, and assist in User Acceptance Testing where required.

Our ideal candidate for the Business Analyst opportunity:

• Has experience of delivery using Agile change methodology and of working within a regulated Financial Services environment
• Has knowledge of other change management frameworks and documentation.
• Is able to hit the ground running, utilising solid past experience in performing a Business Analyst role across a range of projects
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail to ensure completion of tasks to a high standard.
• Has a proactive approach to change delivery, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Is a logical and creative problem-solver with the ability to identify critical issues.
• Has exceptional organisational, time management & communication skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Has strong presentation, written and spoken communication skills.
• Has the initiative to identify and research own ideas and those suggested by colleagues.
• Holding or being willing to work towards professionally recognised accreditation would be desirable, as would an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio and Project and a track record of effectively challenging existing approaches/practices/systems

If you’re interested in the Business Analyst role, are based in or can commute to Leicestershire and have the skills, knowledge and experience we’re looking for, please apply with an updated CV today.