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Business Analyst
Skilled Business Analyst Needed for Yorkshire Local Authority Contract Experienced and qualified Business Analyst needed for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Yorkshire. The rate is from £420 - £500 Outside IR35. My client is looking for a Business Analyst with exposure to procurement projects, have strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering and worked within Councils or Local Authorities. If you're an accomplished Business Analyst looking for a new challenge, please apply today by sending me your CV. This is for an October start so if you are immediately available or finishing up a contract soon, please reach out! Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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Business Analyst
Title: Seeking a Talented Business Analyst for Logistics and Distribution Sector Introductory Paragraph: Our client is seeking an experienced business analyst to join their team on a 6-month contract basis. As a leading logistics and distribution companies, our client requires someone who can bring expertise in analysing data from various sources to provide insights that will drive decision-making across its operations. It is essential that the BA has existing SC Clearance. Skills: - Experience working as a business analyst within the logistics and/or distribution sector - Jira - Our ideal candidate should have experience using Jira or similar software Responsibilities: The successful applicant for this position must possess strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. The role involves working closely with stakeholders at all levels so clear communication abilities are essential. Location & Rate: This exciting opportunity offers remote work flexibility although occasional travel would still be required twice per month mostly around North/Midlands area depending upon client's requirement(s). The rate for this position is c£500 p/day. We look forward hearing from you! Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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Senior Business Analyst
Home based role Help strengthen our Team as our Senior Business Analyst. Home based with occasional travel to client sites, expenses paid from home. This is a great chance to join us as our Senior Business Analyst to perform in the capacity of a consultant, able to deliver within a programme or project on client sites around the UK. Being responsible for eliciting, analysing, validating, specifying, verifying, and managing the business needs of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users. You will be able to lead a team of Business Analysts, working closely with business units, subject matter experts and technical resources to identify business needs, define projects, develop requirements and be involved in testing these as the delivery effort completes. So, we are seeking business analysts with experienced in the delivery of business process improvement, business change and system development needs using either agile or waterfall approaches. What you will do: •Producing timely, cost effective and high-quality solutions to improve current processes or implement new ones, using analysis, business knowledge and sound personal judgement•Independently gathering, analysing and synthesising complex data and information including business strategy, objectives and processes•Developing business requirements and writing supporting documentation efficiently, applying quality standards to deliverables. Able to use BPMN and write user stories for supporting documents.•To lead review of key deliverables with client stakeholders and senior management decision-makers and coach more junior members of the team to develop these skills.•Functioning as a change agent to make improvements in organisations, operating models, systems, processes & procedures.•Identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommends possible solutions. Your experience will include: •Experience as a senior business analyst with extensive experience in delivering to clients in the technical services sector. •Able to confidently lead BA delivery within a project and mentor other BA's, as required.•Establish and effectively manage client delivery expectations.•Expert in selecting, planning and managing delivery of the appropriate BA artefacts required by the client.•Advance risk and issues management capability. •Having delivered in a consultancy or professional services capacity•Strong stakeholder relationship management skills and experience•Workshop management.•Progressive critical thinking, problem solving professional.•Proficient in the use of BPMN.•Having experience in delivery of business improvement using LEAN six Sigma is highly desirable.•Develop business level requirements using methods such as EPICS, Use Cases, User Stories, Wireframes, Requirements Traceability Matrices, Functional and Non-functional Requirements..•Strong customer facing skills•Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong problem solving and analytical abilities•Must be prepared to travel to client sites sometimes at short notice•Ability to gain SC Clearance Desirable Experience/ Skills •ISEB BA Accreditation•Qualification in ITIL and/or PRINCE2 to Foundation level•Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt•System Analyst experience•BPMN documentation ability About Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita's businesses and clients. We work collaboratively with Capita's divisions to shape the right digital technology solutions to help clients work differently, engage differently, sell differently and to be resilient to whatever next comes their way. We create innovative technology and software solutions for Capita's clients and businesses while ensuring secure, resilient and predictable service delivery. TSS brings together 5000+ colleagues from across Capita into a single function to deliver world-class technology and software solutions for Capita's businesses and clients. What's in it for you? •Great opportunity to get more exposure and pr
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Technical Business Analyst - Finance
Technical Business Analyst London / WFH to £95k Are you a tech savvy Business Analyst with finance experience and a good knowledge of Salesforce? You could be progressing your career at a SaaS FinTech; their capital market tools are used by Investment Banks and independent research providers to automate and analyse client service and research consumption, presenting a complete overview of the client relationship made available via the Cloud. As a Technical Business Analyst within the Professional Services team you will focus on client implementations of Salesforce based products; partnering with the client to understand their business needs via running workshops (either remotely or at client site) and using demos to flesh out requirements. You'll work with internal software development and client success teams, producing technical documentation and investigating technical feasibility as well as working with clients during implementation and assisting with configuration of client solutions. Location / WFH: You'll join the team in the London office 2-3 days a week or be on client site, please note there are occasional travel requirements to the Nordic region and US. About you: You have strong technical Business Analyst, Project Management or Implementation Consultant experience within a capital markets / financial services environment You have excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to facilitate communication via workshops, produce technical documentation and provide training You are skilled at forming strong client relationships and have advanced stakeholder management skills You have a good knowledge of Salesforce including technical configuration experience Likely to be degree educated in a technical discipline What's in it for you: As a Technical Business Analyst you will earn a competitive package including: Salary to £95k Excellent training and career development opportunities Tailored personal flexible benefits package Apply now to find out more about this Technical Business Analyst opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
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Technical Business Analyst
Business Analyst - London Market Insurance - Governance and Compliance tool implementation Hybrid Working 6 Month Contract A leading London Market Insurance business based in the UK are looking to hire a Business Analyst to join the business on an initial 6 month contract with the view to extend past this. The project is focusing on the technical side of governance risk and compliance tools and you will play a vital role at the business to ensure they have selected the best tool in the market and work across its implementation into the business.The ideal candidate will have worked as a Technical Business Analyst within London Market insurance and will have previously worked on project by where you work very closely with development teams. You will be the bridge between the business and IT across this new tool implementation along with looking at the Risk and Compliance process.Key Skills:STRONG Business Analyst experienceLondon Market Insurance - minimum 5-7 yearsGovernance Risk and ComplianceBusiness process experienceSTRONG Stakeholder management skills #LI-PB1
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Business Analyst
Title: Business Analyst - Join a public sector transformation project in Greater Manchester. Introductory Paragraph: We are looking for an experienced and talented Business Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. Our client is one of the leading organizations within Public Sector, based in Greater Manchester, UK. They have undertaken significant business change and transformation projects recently with outstanding results. Skills: Business Change & Transformation : The ideal candidate will be confident working across all aspects of this domain including stakeholder management; process mapping; systems analysis. Local Government Experience : Candidates should ideally possess experience dealing with local government entities either directly through previous employment or indirectly via consulting work done before. Sector Knowledge : Working knowledge around how public-sector operates would also prove beneficial due to some complexities that arise when executing tasks under certain regulations. Key Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively alongside stakeholders from various departments both internal/external parties involved throughout each phase of planning till implementation stages. - To identify areas requiring improvements by thoroughly assessing existing processes whilst utilizing modelling techniques suitable according to circumstances - Utilize analytical skills towards identifying potential risks which might hinder progress along while developing plans aimed at mitigating those impacts - Ensure changes made aligns well with current objectives set out thus ensuring smooth transition into new practices once implemented Rate Offered : £450 per day If you meet these requirements and are excited about the role then please apply today! Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit -hidden link- Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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Business Analyst
Job Description Business Analyst - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stake holders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The rate will be dependent on skills you bring to the assignment. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.
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Process Business Analyst
Business Analyst - London Market Insurance - Blueprint II - Process change Hybrid Working - 6 month Contract £600 - £700 per dayA leading London Market Insurance business based in the UK are looking to hire a Business Analyst to join the business on an initial 6 month contract with the view to extend past this, project is focusing on Blueprint II looking at process change.The ideal candidate will have worked as a Business Analyst within London Market insurance and will have previously worked on process driven roles across digitalisation or direct Blueprint II process experience.Key Skills:STRONG Business Analyst experienceLondon Market Insurance - a MUST HAVEBlueprint II experienceProcess change experienceSTRONG Stakeholder management skillsApply online now. #LI-PB1
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Business Analyst with Reference Data and Collateral
Job Description Years of relevant experience 2+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree About the Job Here at Nexus we are recruiting for a Business Analyst (Data & Regulations) to join a multi-national company which provides custom information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. We are looking for a Business Analyst with a background in Reference Data and Regulations / understanding of Collateral. You will have at least 3 to 5 years experience as Business Analyst coupled with at least 2 years of data analysis, reference data and ideally collateral. Job Description: - Data Analysis of Client Reference Data / complex data set analysis - Management of RAIDS log / creation of status packs - Business Analysis/Process review / documentation of processes / UAT cases - Maintaining and developing relationships with Business/IT stakeholders - Supporting delivery of new systems / system enhancements Requirements: - Experience in analysing/manipulating large volumes of data using Access/Excel - Ability to prepare structured PowerPoint presentations/good comm skills - A good understanding of Data flows, mapping and systems infrastructure - Understanding of Client & Account data including Client On-boarding/KYC - Understanding of data distribution/interfacing methods & technologies If you have the experience we are looking for and wish to be considered please your CV to us in Word format.
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Junior Business Analyst
Job Description Junior Business Analyst City London We are looking to recruit a Business Analyst with the following expertise: Total experience required 2-3 years, and will work as part of a team. Should have agile methodology experience, should have experience to be in weekly or daily scrum meetings. Works with the product teams to capture requirements (both functional and non-functional) using various techniques such as workshop facilitation, data analysis, site visits, and task and workflow analysis. Combines all business requirements into a clear, managed, prioritized backlog (Agile) or business requirements document (Waterfall). Should have experience with eCommerce Domain Conducts analysis that identifies current business processes or system inadequacies and presents ideas for process and systems improvement that assist product teams in meeting customer needs. Creates use cases, user stories, functional specifications, diagrams and technical documentation as needed to articulate requirements. You will ideally have a Prince 2 qualification along with Agile. The role will be based in the City London. The duration of the assignment is 6 months. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.
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Business Analyst with Agency Lending
Job Description Our Client is looking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 3 to 5 years proven track of working as a a BA and within the investment banking industry. You will be working within operations part of the business and be familiar with the instruments and processes from front to back office. For this role you must have a clear understanding of agency lending. You will work with Executive stakeholders to define, prioritise, plan and deliver a programme of strategic and tactical change across all business areas. The Client is looking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 3 to 5 years proven experience of working on projects with full project life-cycle experience. You will have the following: • Experience in planning and successfully delivering cross-business change projects involving IT change within the Financial Services Sector. • Experience of working within a formal governance and control framework covering all aspects of project delivery. • Understanding of IT development processes and delivery lifecycles, and experience of testing. • Proven experience managing and leading small teams to deliver to common goals. • Good communication skills (verbal and written) Ideally have Agile and Scrum experience. This is 6 month contract. The position is based in Glasgow. The rate is negotiable. Please forward your CV in MS Word format.
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Business Analyst with HR Systems
Job Description Business Analyst with HR Systems - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. The Client would like to you have at least 5 years experience of working a HRIS - Human Resources Information System - ideally Cornerstone HRIS - although they will consider others. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stakeholders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The salary will be dependent upon skills you bring to the table - but probably in the range £40K - £55K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.
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Business Analyst Canary Wharf London
Job Description We require a Business Analyst for this digital project. You must have at least 3 to 5 proven tack as a Business Analyst with the following skills: The role will be working with product owners and other key stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, scope product deliveries and solutions, and influence the priority of delivery against strategic objectives and co-existent technical solutions. You will have experience in leading the analysis of complex business systems to support organizational change, including the migration of users and data between systems. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to translate complex business processes to technical solutions. Experience Must have: • Digital publishing background and experience of content management systems and processes. • Hands-on experience working in an agile environment managing the identification and delivery of projects and software solutions using Scrum. • Leading requirements gathering and definition workshops for functional and non-functional requirements. • Writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria with product owners. • Grooming product backlogs and prioritizing features and user stories into releases with the product owner. • Analysis of existing business behavior and business systems to identify business process, actors and systems as well as opportunities for improvement. • Supporting the creation and presentation of business cases, business value realization documents and project initiation briefs. • Supporting the product owner in explaining user stories to technical teams, supporting solution design and resolving clarifications with the product owner. • Demonstrating user stories to product owner and stakeholders. • Defining, leading and undertaking user and acceptance testing, including knowledge of methods for designing system acceptance and test approaches. Knowledge and experience of test driven development and behavior driven development an advantage. • Working with and managing relationships with third party product and services vendors. • Working and coordinating across teams of local and remote business users in a high pressured, time sensitive environment. • Working with local and remote technical teams with a combination of in-house and partner resources. • Leading other business analysts to achieve project and business objectives. Nice to have: • Scrum master experience. • Risk, issue, dependency and assumption identification and management. • Analysis of business information patterns, data analysis and data modelling. • Working with user experience designers to deliver end-user focused benefits realization. • Financial services background with experience in commodities markets. Skills • Self-starter able to work to achieve objectives with minimum direction. • Comfortable working independently as well as in a team. • Requirements analysis, use case design, user story creation. • Business process modelling and analysis (e. g. Value stream mapping, value chain, UML, EPC, BPMN, SWOT, 5 whys). • Process improvement methods (e.g. Lean Six Sigma). • Experience with agile workflow tools (e.g. VersionOne). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting at all levels of an organization. • Ability to influence and negotiate across the organization. • Knowledge of the project lifecycle. • Knowledge of the software delivery lifecycle. • Relationship management with third party software suppliers. • Familiarity and / or experience with mockup tools (e.g. Balsamiq). • Project management experience (PRINCE2). • Proficient use of Microsoft Office & Visio. This is a 3 to 6 month contract based in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
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Business Analyst with Oracle CRM Systems
Job Description Business Analyst with Oracle CRM Systems - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. The Client would like to you have at least 3 to 5 years experience of working with a CRM system - ideally with Oracle CRM - although they will consider others. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stakeholders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The salary will be dependent upon skills you bring to the table - but probably in the range £40K - £55K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.
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BI BA- Business Analyst with Business Intelligence
Job Description BI BA - Business Analyst with Business Intelligence Our Client is a leader in the pharmaceutical world globally. They are looking to recruit a BI Business Analyst with at least 5 to 10 years proven expertise. This role will be working very closely with the finance division and therefore requires you to have very good understanding of the processes within the finance division particularly in manufacturing. You will be responsible for producing financial reports as a BI Business Analyst. Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports, datasets for Excel and Access and SQL Server This is a 6 months assignment. The Client is based in Southampton - and although you can work remotely for the foreseeable future, there will be a need to attend meetings at the office on a regular basis. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.
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Business Analyst with AML - City London
Job Description BA - Business Analyst with AML - City London Our Client is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst with Anti-Money Laundering skills - so a BA with AML. You must have a thorough understanding of Anti-Money Laundering processes and regulations as a Business Analyst. Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Anti-Money Laundering - AML software products to meet clients' business requirements Communicate with clients to assess solution fit and identify product gaps Ensure requirements are accurately specified, communicated and understood by the technical implementation team Provide ongoing support to the client and to the technical implementation team to ensure the quality of the implemented system in meeting business requirements Provide tuning, training and consultancy services to clients Lead/perform data and quality analysis including data mapping reviews, data validation and remediation, alert validation and issue impact analysis Respond to Business and Functional requirement requests Comply with internal quality, reporting, and administration processes Qualifications You will must have a degree coupled with at least 5 years experience as a Business Analyst. Should have practical experience of compliance within the Financial Services industry (banking, brokerage or insurance) Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Anti-Money Laundering Must have customer facing experience, preferably in a Consulting or Professional Services capacity Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Experience of writing detailed specifications Team-oriented and yet able to work independently and creatively Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly Hands on experience in SQL would be an advantage, though not essential The duration of the assignment is 6 months. The location is the City in London with the possibility of travel to Europe and/or the Middle East & South Africa. The daily rate is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
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