Business Analyst

Overview

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC offers the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for innovative and valuable companies. You will deliver effective solutions and drive meaningful business change using the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge underpin success here, with support to reinvent yourself and develop in-demand skills. You will work with diverse teams, collaborating with clients who may be on site or at one of our CIC or IBM locations, in an environment that supports long-term career growth and development.

We Offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs with the chance to gain industry-recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to drive and develop your career
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity and Inclusion as part of our culture through policies, processes and Employee Champion networks
• A culture where ideas for growth and innovation are welcomed
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation and from managers to employees
• Tools and policies to support work-life balance, including flexible working, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and a maternity returners scheme
• Traditional benefits such as 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan with 5% employer contributions

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team. This individual will lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements, and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders and development teams.

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from various stakeholders.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams in translating business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Contribute to the creation of business cases, process flows, and user stories.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Required Technical And Professional Expertise
• Proven experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. To be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no current plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.

• Experience with business analysis tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, JIRA).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.