£40K/yr to £45K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

IT Business Analyst

Posted by Hamlin Knight - Recruitment Specialists in Human Resources, Office Support and Sales & Marketing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding financial services organisation, as an IT Business Analyst.

This role would suit an IT Business Analyst, with experience of utilising business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques along with working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Based in Slough with opportunities for hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

  • Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements for functional enhancements to critical applications.

  • Documentation and Specification:

Create clear and concise functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and process flows based on gathered requirements.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with stakeholders, including business users, testing teams, and project managers, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

  • Change Management:

Assess the impact of proposed changes on existing systems, processes, and stakeholders.

  • Testing and Quality Assurance Support:

Collaborate with the testing team to define test scenarios, validate test results, and ensure that the implemented solution meets the defined requirements.

  • Continuous Improvement:

Monitor and evaluate system performance and user feedback, identifying areas for improvement.

Work with the IT team to define, implement and ensure continuous improvement of the following ITIL processes.

Skills/Experience

  • Proven industry experience working as an IT Business Analyst
  • Experience of utilising business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency in using business analysis and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence).

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension
  • Family healthcare
  • Joining an expanding organisation going through growth
  • Opportunity for hybrid working, 2 days from home a week
  • Based in a friendly, established team