Average Business Analyst salary in York

Business Analyst York (50% on site)12 month initial contractUp to £525 (inside IR35) Sanderson have partnered with a leading financial services brand to identify a Business Analyst to support them on the delivery of a small portfolio of projects. This person will be responsible for working cross functionally with various teams within the business to help create change specifications and define the scope of projects within their Wealth and Pensions space. Responsibilities/Desired experience; Run workshops for various projects Wealth, Pensions or investments experience Working with 3rd Party suppliers (ideally experience working with FNZ) Support/mentor junior Business Analysts in the team If this is of interest, please apply online with your updated CV attached

Would you like to progress your career working for a great insurance company? Do you have an insurance background working as a Business Analyst? The opportunity: It's an exciting time to join as our business grows. We have just moved into brand-new innovative offices in Leeds city centre right next to the train station, and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Business Analyst to join the Direct Operations & Change Team, situated across our Manchester & Leeds offices. This role will be responsible for bridging the gap between business objectives and technological solutions. The BA is a key component of the Operations & Change team supporting the delivery of strategic projects within the change roadmap, initiating, implementing change and process simplification and improvements, working with multi- functional teams across the Direct division and the wider business and with third party system providers. A combination of technical and non-technical skills are key to this role. What you'll be doing: Requirement Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate directly with partners to collect detailed requirements. This includes conducting interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand business needs and objectivesDocumentation: Create comprehensive documentation that outlines business requirements, functional specifications, and process mappings, serving as a reference for development teams and project managers. Create visual representations of processes to understand and optimise workflowsSolution Design: Partner with IT teams to design solutions that meet business requirements. This involves developing use cases, workflow diagrams, and functional requirementsUser Acceptance Testing (UAT): Coordinate and manage the UAT process to ensure the solutions meet predefined requirements. Develop test plans, test cases, and facilitate testing sessions with end-usersProject Management Support: Assist project managers with planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects. This includes project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk managementStakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between business units and IT teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication to keep all collaborators informed about project progress and changesProblem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues during project implementation. This involves risk management, solve technical problems and devising alternative solutions.Process Improvement: Analyse existing business processes to identify areas for improvement. Recommend and implement changes to enhance performance and efficiency. Capability to identify and uncover improvement opportunities or gaps within workstreams from a BAU perspective Our must haves: Experience as a Business Analyst within the insurance industryHighly effective at translating business requirements into user stories in a format that is easily consumable by Agile teamsExperience generating robust documentation to support the rollout of new systems and improvementsRequire candidates to have familiarity and/or experience with various digital technology applications and software, ideally someone who is technically inclined.A good grasp of understanding of business processes Vs knowing how tech integrates to provide better solutionsProficient in Excel, Visio, and various other Microsoft applicationsProficient in business and technical stakeholder management, sensitive to the needs of each stakeholder yet comfortable to challenge where appropriateCompetent facilitator of workshops to achieve focused outcomesProven experience working independentlyExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a wide range of audiencesWork closely with development and product teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirementsAssisting during the execution of user acceptance testing and supporting client through to BAUUnderstanding of the Project Life Cycle and Agile/Waterfall development and testing principles What's in it for you? A great starting salary plus 17% annual bonus & strong benefits package…25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leaveFantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offerThere are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Data Business Analyst Duration - 6 Months Location - Halifax / Remote Summary Attention Business Analysts! Our client, a leading player in the banking industry, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. As a Data Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing requirements, designing processes and solutions, all with the aim of delivering exceptional customer value. This exciting role offers the opportunity to support the Product Owner and Project Manager in understanding the business needs, prioritising requirements, and implementing innovative solutions. Additionally, you will have the chance to coach and develop others, enabling the team to achieve analysis excellence. Key Responsibilities: Carry out requirements analysis, process design, and solution design for a medium-sized product/project.Collaborate with the Product Owner and Project Manager to identify and understand business needs.Analyse and prioritise requirements, assessing, designing, testing, and implementing agreed solutions.Act as a coach, helping team members excel in their analysis skills. Chapter Lead Responsibilities (role-specific): Foster the growth and development of chapter members within their discipline or role type.Utilise deep domain expertise to mentor and support others in their professional development. Requirements: A solid track record in meeting customer needs and managing customer advisor teams.Exceptional analytical skills to identify key themes and their impact on the business.Proven ability to plan and manage a specific area of responsibility, including performance management.Demonstrate proficiency in building complex frameworks to assess business needs.Strong capability in analysing and evaluating proposals, developing innovative solutions, and implementing improvements to existing practises.Experience in leading projects or workstreams within change management programmes.Excellent coaching and development skills, with a commitment to personal growth opportunities. If you are eager to embark on a stimulating and rewarding career, join our client's team and make a real impact in the banking industry. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now with your updated resume, and let's kickstart your journey as a Business Analyst together. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.