This is a 6 month fixed term contract to support 2 key strategic projects. Whilst this is a remote based role, there will be UK wide travel required up to 2 or 3 times per month for team meetings or as per business needs. Purpose of the Role We are a business with ambitious growth plans, and a significant element of that growth comes through acquisition and integration. Our Acquisition, Integration & Change team are at the forefront of this, and form part of a larger team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Our projects are always varied and allow you to gain experience and develop your skills in new areas. It is a fast-paced environment which brings challenges and successes. Teamwork is key, and we work collaboratively as a team, and with colleagues from across the business, to achieve results. This remote based role is to provide analysis and elicitation skills that will help shape the business future state, and then identify and carry forward change interventions that will enable the future state, either through pure business improvement activity, or technology implementation. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to be a key part of our change team. You will provide a partnering service to senior business stakeholders to assist with all aspects of change and transformation. If you are looking for variety and challenge and have an exceptional track record of business analysis within the insurance market, then we could be the right place for you. As a Business Analyst in our organisation you will work through the full lifecycle of both business and technology projects but will focus on just one or two phases at any one time in order to build understanding, experience, skills and confidence. What You Will Do: This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your Line Manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following and more. • Conduct detailed analysis of business processes and systems to support strategic projects • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical scope. • Develop and document business requirements, functional specifications, and process maps. • Support with detailing requirements into user stories for delivery against agreed sprint milestones. • Support technical team delivery of agreed requirements working with vendors, internal teams and the business stakeholders to ensure alignment. • Lead and participate in project meetings, providing insights and recommendations. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FCA, GDPR) throughout the project lifecycle. • Provide support for user acceptance testing (UAT). • Utilize tools such as MS Office suite, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and Visio. Who We Are Looking For This is an opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst, ideally from an insurance environment, but at the very least a financial services market, who is willing to work as part of a team and manage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. We are looking for someone who: • Enjoys working with technology, data and systems and can understand how these might be employed by the business community. • Has worked with some aspect of business improvement. • Has strong skills in Microsoft Office. • Has a degree in a financial, business or technology field or relevant work experience. • Can present a problem and solution clearly and logically whilst inspiring confidence and trust from others. • Has experience breaking down complex issues into tangible details, sequence process steps, decisions and events logically. • Can organise business requirements, process logic, technical requirements, design constraints and business rules. This is an opportunity for someone who, whilst a team player, can also work autonomously, manage their own time with a high workload and competing priorities. You will be target driven and delivery focused with a mind for structured thinking. We need someone who can influence and build strong internal and external relationships but is resilient and can manage conflict and constant change. In Return You Will Be Welcomed And Supported By Our Ardonagh Family And Be Joining An Organisation That Cares About You As a Person And Your Wellbeing. Some Of The Other Benefits Are: • Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family • Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects • Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire • 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing • Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more • One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities • Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community • The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business. We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch. #AIB Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.