Lead Business Analyst

Role Description  

In line with our Global strategy and purpose, we have an opportunity to join the UK Transformation Programme as Lead Business Analyst, you will be supporting activity to define the future shape of Allianz and ensuring that the business understands, is ready for, and can sustain change being delivered by the Programme.

Salary Information

Pay:  Circa £65,000

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Key Accountabilities

·       Oversight of and overall responsibility for the delivery of Business Analysis Services to the Transformation Business Programme

·       Working closely with the Business Implementation Lead, Training Lead, Business Implementation Managers and Business Change Managers, providing expert advice in the Business Analysis domain, agreeing ways of working and the flow of work to the Business Analysis Team, maximising the value and effectiveness of Business Analysis to Business Implementation Activity.

·       Defining, implementing, owning and maintaining the Business Analysis approach, providing direction, task management and technical support to other Business Analysts.

·       Leading planning and estimation of Business Analysis effort to achieve delivery objectives

·       Working with stakeholders at all levels, including Senior Leaders within the organisation to elicit, define and manage often complex business requirements

·       Supporting Business Implementation planning and overall delivery

·       Ensuring requirements are fully understood and approved by stakeholders

·       Mentoring and coaching Business Analysts within your own delivery and the wider Business Analysis function, providing a technical point of reference/expertise 

·       Providing assurance of the quality of your own work and of others

Essential Skills

·       You are an experienced Business Analyst and acknowledged expert, passionate about the Business Analyst role

·       You'll have great communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level

·       You'll be able to demonstrate experience of task leadership and leading the work of others

·       You'll have a good understanding of Agile ways of working

·       You'll have a good understanding of Allianz UK business areas and wider insurance industry trends 

Desirable Skills

·       Exposure to and experience of Business implementation and Change Management would be beneficial

What We Will Offer You  

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: 

·       Flexible buy/sell holiday options 

·       Hybrid working