Business Analyst (Insurance)

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Hands on Business Analyst (Insurance)

We are currently looking for a hands-on Business Analyst to assist with the successful delivery of the Senior Manager and Certification Regime for my client’s legal entities.

The project entails the implementation of the Senior Managers & Certification regime to raise the standards for conduct for all employees in financial services, making senior people more responsible and accountable for their actions. The FCA sees this as a key part of their Culture and Governance agenda, with the overarching aim of reducing harm to consumers.

The Business Analyst will be involved in Requirements Gathering, Process Design/Documentation, System Configuration, Document Templates, Reporting and User Acceptance Scripting/Support activities.

? Analyse and document current and future state outcomes from the perspectives of SM&CR.

? Define and prioritise business requirements, preparing feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, and business process reengineering.

? Undertake analysis (SWOT, Gap, etc.) to assist in project decision making.

? Work with 3rd party suppliers to support system configuration activities, including gathering requirements from key stakeholders for configuration tasks, reviewing system specifications and ensuring signoff is achieved from SMEs.

? Create document template design/development and reporting requirements/design.

? Challenge and call out issues and potential risks relating to project and non-project situations. Understand all risks affecting the project and assist in implementing mitigating factors.

This includes proactively gathering information from a variety of sources, including through meetings at various levels within the organisation and will be expected to challenge appropriately, adding their own views whilst still presenting unbiased findings in the form of reports, process diagrams/maps etc.

The Business Analyst will be expected to manage complex and difficult negotiations between stakeholders that could potentially impact the scope of the project. Change Management experience is also desirable.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter able to work and plan independently to ensure objectives and milestones are met to time and quality.

? The candidate will possess a strong track record of working on business change projects, including the production of current/future state process maps and gap analysis between the two.

? The candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written. Embodies a positive image to all audiences and is used to working with senior stakeholders.

? The candidate will be able to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to analyse and present information in a variety of formats to suit the intended audience.

? Continually demonstrates skills in influencing others and have the ability to know when to challenge decisions and when to exhibit flexibility for decisions made by others.

? A good reputation and has experience in developing good working relationships across the market.

? Demonstrable knowledge of technology and standard desk top packages: MS/Excel (advanced) MS/Word, MS/Project, MS/PowerPoint, MS/Visio.

? Experience of Target Operating Model implementation is highly desirable.

? Experience of projects involving document template design and development is highly desirable

? Experience of SM&CR implementation or similar regulatory experience is highly desirable.

? Experience of projects involving Reporting design/development is desirable but not essential

? Current ability to use a variety of recognised analysis and design techniques; experience designing and facilitating workshops will be looked on favourably.

? Insurance industry knowledge, including London Market is desirable, but not essential

If this sounds like something you would be interested in doing and your profile fits the role description, please contact Anthony or email (see below) Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to successful applicants. Required IT operate as an employment agency and employment business and are an equal opportunities employer.