Business Analyst

Key Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Preston, UK, is looking for a Business Analyst to enhance system and process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in Agile methodologies and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements and facilitating workshops while ensuring adherence to industry standards. This role promises a supportive environment with benefits such as additional holiday and a tier 1 pension scheme.

Benefits

23 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Charity day

Tier 1 pension

Life Assurance

Simply Health

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Business to Consumer organisation.
• Track record in conducting meetings with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to manage under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, document, and support solutions for business areas.
• Model new or modified system functionality and processes.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops and document outputs.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Business process development

Knowledge of UK mortgage industry

Tools

Atlassian applications

Visio

Job description

. Find out more hereYour data will be used to support your job application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy atBusiness Analyst page is loaded## Business Analystlocations: Preston, Lancashiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2395We believe that helping people unlock a better retirement starts with helping everyone in our organisation unlock their true potential, and thrive.To do that, we’re mindful of staying true to the values that make us who we are, and proud of what we do.Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services focused on helping people unlock a better retirement. Part of the Key Group portfolio is Air Group, our multi award winning management system designed especially for the later life sector. At the heart of their innovative software is a whole of market retirement lending sourcing system to help Independent financial advisers get the best possible product to meet their client’s needs.Due to continued large scale project delivery across the platform, we have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join us. As a Business Analyst you will be the key point of contact between Change (both internal and external) and the business for system, application and process improvement changes across the group in line with strategic objectives.**Key Responsibilities:*** To analyse, document and support solutions for all business areas and to draft business requirement for peer review & sign off either via business requirement documents or user stories.* To model new or modified system functionality and process improvement across the Air via Visio/process modelling tools.* To assist or facilitate requirements gathering workshops, document outputs & own change requirements through to business acceptance.* Ensure that all relevant and appropriate standards and legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.* Assist in the daily management of change requests and system queries.* Good Knowledge of the UK mortgage industry and products would be advantageous (although not essential) along with previous experience of working in a FS environment.* Demonstrable track record in a similar role within an SME, in particular working in a Business to Consumer organisation* Able to translate business requirements to business area and 3rd parties.* Proven ability in conducting meetings with key stakeholders to the business to capture requirements, establish user needs and gather all information required.* Experience of Agile methodologies and Atlassian applications* Exceptional written, communication and interpersonal skills.* Able to contribute to business success including business process development or improvement* Develops self and improves knowledge and awareness of industry* Self-motivated with the desire and ability to manage under pressure in a fast paced environment.* To be able to communicate at high levels to key personnel* Able to advise at all levels of the business**If you are looking to transfer your skillset to a new challenge then we want to hear from you!**Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:**Ambitious** – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement. **Supportive** – relationships are key to everything we do. **Personal** – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service. **Integrity** – honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships. **Responsive** – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the right result. **Expert** – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops**Benefits:*** 23 Days holiday plus bank holidays rising with service* Additional holiday purchase scheme* 1 Charity day* Tier 1 pension* Simply Health* Life AssuranceKey GroupOur purpose is to help people finance a better retirement.Our mission is to be the UK's leading later life lending company.Our connected portfolio of brands comprises of Key (The adviser), Key Partnerships (The partner), more2life (The lender) and Air Group (The Coach).Your data will be used to support your application. To understand how we use your data please read our full privacy policy at