Business Analyst at Target

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

41000.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Use Case, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Traceability, Change Management, Risk Management, Documentation, Client Workshops, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for a Business Analyst who who has experience in successfully delivering across a range of project types and complexities. As a Business Analyst, you will take an active role in leading or oversee the solution throughout the project lifecycle. The purpose of your role is to work closely with a range of internal and external clients and stakeholders and operate between business and technical departments to ensure that proposed solutions are valid, documented and meet the correct business functionality, requirements and industry standards. The majority of this role will be working from home, however, there will be an expectation to attend the Cardiff office as and when required (usually a minimum of once a month) More Specifically, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing guidance and support to project team members and working with internal stakeholders to ensure solution build continues to meet requirements Leading on/participating in all client workshops/presentations to understand internal and external client project goals, configuration requirements, workflows, complex business needs, gaps and opportunities Providing and validating cost estimates based on knowledge provided in the Solution Definition Document Reviewing and monitoring Business Analyst estimates during the project lifecycle, escalating increases where necessary Assisting the Business Consultants and Project Manager in the construction of the scope and approach to the project Leading on requirements elicitation process on projects – planning the strategy for investigating and translating functional and non-functional requirements, taking into account the complexities of the project and the constraints involved Validating, baselining and prioritising requirements through the approval and sign off by the client and accountable executive, challenging assumptions where necessary Producing Use Cases and Process maps to ensure the overall solution meets business needs Ensuring that there is clear requirements traceability through the lifecycle of the project Managing the change process through the project lifecycle Identifying gaps in current products or solutions, and providing such input / feedback to the Product Management team to assist in the production and on-going maintenance of product roadmaps Contributing to risk / issue logs, project status documents, scope change documents, mapping specification, test plans and test cases Providing a handover of the project to Business Analysts working on Business As Usual change Leading on/supporting initiatives for improvements, working with the Lead and / or Senior Business Analyst to establish, implement and continually improve processes You’ll be supported by an experienced team within the Project Delivery department, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their Business Analysis experience, with access to meaningful development and a strong foundation of versatile skills. What we're Looking For! You're someone who: Is thorough, takes initiative and effectively manages their own workload against deadlines Is an effective communicator and an enthusiastic team player Is influential, with excellent stakeholder management skills Is a keen problem solver, someone who thinks outside the box You'll have the following experience: Proven Business Analysis experience Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Experience of process mapping and Use case Been educated to degree level with demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (desirable) BCS Business Analysis (desirable) The following experience would be desirable, but not essential for the role: Financial Services Experience Experience in project management principles, practices, techniques and tools Experience of the mortgage / 2nd charge / unsecured lending markets Experience of the Investments markets, on particular ISA’s, Direct Deposit and Structured Investments Varied experience of Project Methodologies – Waterfall & Agile Core Benefits: Up to £41,000 per anum, depending on experience 30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays (That's right! 30 days from Day 1) Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%) Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind) Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Annual Pay Review Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses Recognition Scheme Free Mortgage Advice and Support My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Critical Illness Cover Dental Insurance Gym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club memberships Taste Cards / Gourmet Cards RAC Breakdown Cover Charitable Payroll Giving Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Health Cash Plan We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders. Grow your future with us!

Responsibilities

As a Business Analyst, you will lead or oversee the solution throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that proposed solutions meet business functionality and requirements. You will work closely with internal and external clients and stakeholders to validate and document requirements.