Business Analyst - Data

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their Data Delivery team. You will analyze business processes and define requirements to support high-quality data products. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience, strong communication skills, and be familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The firm offers a cultural value of inclusion and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Career progression support

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in business analysis, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise business processes.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Support delivery teams with clear acceptance criteria.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Data-driven improvement

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Business Analyst - Data page is loaded## Business Analyst - Datalocations: Bratislava: Manchesterposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-07045*Bratislava Monthly Gross Salary From €2,400**Manchester: Negotiable*Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of our data transformation journey. As a Business Analyst in our Data Delivery team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how data is used across the firm—driving smarter decisions, operational efficiency, and innovation.**About the Role** You’ll work across business and technology teams to analyse processes, gather and define requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality data products. From strategic discovery work to hands-on delivery support, you’ll help ensure our data initiatives are aligned with business needs and deliver real value.**What You’ll Do*** Analyse and optimise business processes* Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews* Define functional and non-functional requirements* Support delivery teams with clear acceptance criteria* Enable change and user adoption through collaboration* Build strong relationships across IT and business functions**What We’re Looking For*** 5–7 years’ experience in business analysis, ideally in legal or professional services* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills* Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies* Experience with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira* A collaborative mindset and a passion for data-driven improvement**What We Offer*** A people-first culture that values inclusion, belonging and diverse perspectives* Opportunities for professional development and career progression* A collaborative environment where your voice is heard* The chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of data at the firmWe welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about data and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.**Apply now and be part of our data journey.*****Inclusion****Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.**Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).*Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.