Average Investment Analyst salary in Bristol

We are proud to be a leading independent UK consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. Each individual delivers on our shared values and our commitment to ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality.  We aim to continue our growth by recruiting talented and committed individuals that have the desire to learn and develop. We strive to employ staff who share our values and can bring special skills - enhancing the service that we provide to our clients.At Barnett Waddingham, we are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join a growing team, within our Employer Consulting business area. This role will be hybrid working and ideally based in one of our Bristol, Amersham or Leeds offices.The successful Business Analyst will support the business in developing and expanding our platforms across our analytics, benefits, engagement and reward services. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the business, our clients and users, and the development team in order to support and drive the development of our powerful and valuable online platforms, tools and services.Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders, including SMEs, clients, users, project managers, and development teams, to elicit, prioritise and document requirements.Apply a range of business analysis techniques and approaches to ensure requirements captured are comprehensive and accurate. Conduct analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.Where required, arrange, run and lead workshops in support of this business analysis process.Create detailed specifications, user stories, and other documentation to communicate requirements to the development team.Work closely with designers and developers to clarify requirements, capture estimates, resolve issues, and ensure the successful delivery of software projects.Contribute to and facilitate business readiness planning, including assisting in the communication and delivery of training of platform features and development plans to the business and our usersCarry out research to help with market analysis, competitor analysis and technology trends relating to the project Qualifications/Experience At least five years of experience as a Business Analyst, working on software development projects within an Agile framework.A logical and methodical mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, working with others to propose creative solutions.Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.Strong understanding and experienced in the steps, techniques and approaches used by business analysts.Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to elicit requirements and priorities. Good stakeholder management with the ability to build rapport quickly and easilyExperience in using: ExcelAzure DevOps (or similar tools)Wireframing tools (Balsamiq, Miro, etc.)Presentation and collaboration tools (Powerpoint, whiteboards etc.) Benefits Summary Competitive discretionary annual bonus.Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies. Accessibility We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to make adjustments to our processes to enable you a fair opportunity to showcase your skills. Please visit AbilityNet should you benefit from advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. Should you require information in a different format, have other accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements or if you find any problems not listed on this page, please contact  or call us on .Postal applications should be sent to: Resourcing & Talent Acquisition, Barnett Waddingham, St James's House, St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PRNot quite the right opportunity for you this time?Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn https://company/barnett-waddingham-llp in order to receive updates and posts about future opportunities, webinars and industry event invites, industry news and insights, exposure to new connections, and information on BW services and new content.

Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role A Cyber Security Analyst is required on a 9-month fixed term contract, as part of the Cyber Defence team, to identify, investigate, and resolve cyber security events that target the Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) enterprise environment. What you will be doing Proactively identifying advanced threats that evade automated security solutions, to allow mitigations or enhanced monitoring to be implemented.Proactively hunting and performing analysis against available log sources.Develop datasets utilising cyber services available, also identifying gaps in data from the portfolio of deployed security tools.Leverage internal and external resources to investigate threats, vulnerabilities, and alerts on various attackers and attack infrastructure.Use existing security platforms to identify threats, determine root cause, scope, and severity of each and compile/report findings into a finished analytical product.Determine automation/SOAR runbooks for system/process optimisation/customisation and investigation improvements.Work with our SIEM and cloud platform solutions to investigate threats, deliver or recommend countermeasures, and perform advanced network and host analysis in the event of a compromise. About you The candidate must have an understanding of security technologies, a curious investigative mind, a general interest in cyber security, and the ability to communicate ideas to varied audiences. Demonstrated experience in a Security Operations role, leading Incident investigation and remediation activities.?Solid understanding of security concepts and principles, including network and cyber security.Working knowledge of cloud environments Azure/AWS as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Security Stack.At least 3 years' experience in Security with a track record of successful accomplishments.Demonstrated operational experience with threat hunting activities.Demonstrated experience with computer networking and operating systems.Demonstrated experience of current threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Interview process The interview process for this role will be two stages which includes technical competency based questions. Working Schedule This role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure timeOption to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolmentFlexible working options available, including hybrid workingEnhanced parental leavePension scheme up to 11% employer contributionSharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's futureIncome Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)Private medical insurance*Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcareHelp@hand and an Employee Assistance ProgrammeGympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps availableVariety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilitiesAn inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacksJoin HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers * dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.

Our client is a market leading professional services company providing services across insurance, pensions and investments mostly working with FTSE 100 end clients. They have just been going through a company wide HR Transformation programme and have implemented Oracle HCM as the HRIS. As a result of this, they are looking for a People Services Analyst to join the team supporting the Oracle system. You will have HR System expertise, specifically Oracle Cloud Applications (Oracle Human Capital Management / Oracle HCM / Oracle Fusion HCM application modules). This exciting opportunity has arisen to share your expertise and act as their System Expert; supporting the team with analysis, troubleshooting, testing and implementing improvements and supporting the existing user base and business post hypercare. Their fun and growing People Team are based across Cheltenham, Bristol, Birmingham, and Amersham. The team provides a full HR service to the Firm encompassing Total Rewards & People Solutions, People Experience, Organisation Development & Talent, Resourcing and Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations. Whilst the role sits within the People Team, collaboration with the IT team is also expected. The role will be based out of Bristol, Cheltenham or Birmingham (preference in that order) in a Hybrid set up per week which will also require travel to the other offices not based at. Responsibilities: Key activities in supporting the HCM Oracle cloud-based system include: First Line Support: o Serve as the initial contact point for all HR System queries o Efficiently triage and respond to queries, providing accurate information and resolving issues in a timely manner or escalating either internally or externally to our service support company as required. o Ensure excellent customer experiences through clear and empathetic communication while addressing user concerns. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: o Investigate and troubleshoot technical problems and errors related to the HR System; collaborating with relevant teams to identify root causes of issues; use knowledge to understand the impact of system changes and implement effective solutions. System changes, Testing and Functionality Support: o Support analysis of requested business changes to ensure changes meet business requirements and add improvement and efficiencies to BAU activity and user experience. o Assist in making changes, ensuring that any updates are implemented correctly, using thorough testing, ensuring that key processes and workflows continue to function effectively and provide required improvements following the updates. o Support end-to-end testing of new functionalities and processes including planned patch releases, across all HCM modules and integrations. o Support with the preparation and implementation of mass system data uploads, working with SME’s and Business Areas to help upload bulk changes in an efficient manner. o Provide valuable feedback on system performance, user experience, and potential improvements. Training and Documentation: o Create, maintain and update training materials and process maps , ensuring they are accurate and up to date and aid in user understanding and adoption. o Conduct training sessions for colleagues and other departments on new functionalities and conduct refresher sessions as needed. o Ensure documentation and user guides are kept up to date following issue resolution, system fixes and planned changes and that relevant users are notified of updates o Assist in change management activities related to system updates. Change Management and Project Support: o Participate in change management initiatives related to the HR System, aiding in the successful adoption of new processes and functionalities. o Contribute to continuous improvement projects, providing insights and suggestions for enhancing system functionality and user experience. Project Work o Undertake projects to develop People Team provision and efficiency e.g., process improvement activities that relate to the HR System o Any other reasonable task as advised from time-to-time. Support, Implement and Maintain Information Security procedures and activities in accordance to Barnett Waddingham’s Information Security Policy. Experience/Qualifications Familiarity and experience of Oracle Cloud Applications, especially Human Capital Management is essential: Oracle HCM / Oracle Fusion HR.Experience working with a HR team would be an advantage.Experience in a similar role providing 1st line support on issues relating to systems.Analytical skills to diagnose and resolve system issues effectively.Knowledge of HR processes, policies, and procedures to effectively support users in their tasks is desirable, but not essential.Excellent verbal and written communication skills (proficiently in English) to interact with users, understand their issues, and provide clear solutions.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software.GCSE Grade 5 in Maths and English or equivalent. Key Deliverables (Objectives) Identify root causes of problems and implement appropriate solutions.Improve user knowledge and understanding through training and by creating and maintaining key system documentation and user guides.Convey technical information in a non-technical manner for users with varying levels of technical expertise.Suggest improvements in system usage and processes based on user feedback.Mostly work independently but with sound judgment to prioritise and escalate matters to colleagues/manager where appropriate.Ability to maintain a positive and helpful demeanour while assisting users This is an excellent opportunity to work for this highly professional business supporting their new Oracle HCM.