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Business Analyst Location : Remote or Cambridge Contract: Permanent/Full time Overview We are currently looking for 2 Mid-level Business Analysts. One role is a maternity cover (up to 12months) and 1 is a permanent role. This is a critical role for us as a business and you will play a big part in it, working closely with the stakeholders across the business on varied projects. We are looking for a Business Analyst with an experience and desire to work on full life cycle projects. In this role you will be able to apply your analytical thinking, understanding of methodologies and business analytical principles to work from project ideation to completion. You will help identify business needs, gather requirements, and develop innovative solutions to address challenges and drive improvements. This is an exciting time to join the team for someone who has a strong analytical mindset to break down the problems as well as an excellent communicator who will align project objectives with our overall strategy. If you're passionate about making a difference through exciting projects, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Solid understanding of business analysis principles, methodologies, and tools, with proven experience in defining project objectives and gathering and documenting business requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business problems, analyse data, and provide practical solutions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial. As a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, you'll need to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively. Ability to research and analyse the organization's internal and external environment to formulate effective strategies. Experience in vendor sourcing, evaluating solutions, and writing RFIs (Request for Information) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) is highly valued. You'll play a pivotal role in selecting vendors and managing ongoing relationships. Experience with techniques such as stakeholder analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies. Desirable Skills: Ability to apply strategic analysis methods (Porter's five forces analysis, SWOT analysis, VMOST, PESTLE, value chain analysis, etc.). Competency in modelling techniques such as Activity Diagrams, Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), Sequence diagrams, and Process Flows (BPMN a plus). Ability to adapt and apply agility to business analysis activities. A full job description is available here. About the RSC At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office on an ad-hoc basis. The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance chemical sciences. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place. The RSC strives to continuously innovate its product and services to adapt to market and customer needs, maintain relevancy and diversify revenues from print journals. This requires a market-led and outside-in' thinking approach to product and service innovation. Our benefits At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including: 26 days paid holiday per annum Opportunity to buy up to additional 5 days holidays per annum 35-hour working week with flexible options Enhanced parental leave Paid volunteering days Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution) Life assurance at four times basic annual salary Private healthcare plan including the dental plan and many other benefits. This role is advertised with an open-end date, and we will be reviewing candidates on a consistent basis. If you are interested in this role, please apply. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. You may also have experience in the following: Analyst, Data Analyst, Process Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Functional Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Market Analyst, and Operations Analyst. REF-214666
Companies are the backbone of the stock and bond markets. Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI") conducts in-depth research on large and midsize companies to help stock and bond investors effectively evaluate those companies. We analyse the unique attributes of each business, how it competes against other companies in its industry and how the business strategies and successes translate into financial results. Our analysts also research the technology, regulation, litigation and economies that will shape the environment for these companies and the related industry impact. BI research is a combination of written analysis accompanied by interactive charting and analytics created from company reported data as well as industry and government data. Analysts review, check and curate this data into comprehensive and logically arranged dashboards to support their own research and to provide Bloomberg Terminal users a platform to view and analyse the data as well. Our Credit Research team provides unique insights and tools to help clients frame fundamentals and relative value of corporate bonds and CDS. What's the role: Covering an array of investment grade and high yield issuers in the Basic Materials/Metals sector You will be responsible for providing credit research coverage You will provide frequent research on both thematic and timely event driven analysis You will spend your day providing our clients with in-depth research and relative value thoughts on the key issuers and themes within these sectors. In addition, investor outreach, including webinars, calls and presentations will also be an important part of your day-to-day role You'll need to have: Significant buy-or-sell side credit research experience Extraordinary primary research and writing skills Knowledge of the Bloomberg Terminal Marketing or business development experience Excellent oral communication and presentation skills An entrepreneurial mind-set A passion for collaboration Strong organization skills and capable of handling multiple projects Knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of finance and accounting Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://company/careers/working-here/news-and-research/?tactic-page588594 Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email (mailto:) (Americas), (mailto:) (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or (mailto:) (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for. Alternatively, you can get support from our disability partner EmployAbility, please contact or .uk (mailto:.uk)