Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst Must have IT system, implementation or integration/API experience to apply. About Us: Our client is a leading educational institution committed to delivering exceptional academic and professional services. The dynamic team is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst. This internal consultancy role requires comprehensive business analysis skills and knowledge of computer-based systems and integration to capture requirements, analyse business processes, and recommend solutions aligned with our strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage and mentor a team of Business Analysts, driving best practices and supporting key projects. Key Responsibilities: Specialist Competencies and Leadership: Apply advanced Business Analysis tools and techniques. Mentor and coach team members. Develop deep knowledge of our business areas and applications. Manage senior stakeholders and occasionally take on project management roles with the ability to communicate and collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders. Operational Analysis: Analyze complex operational challenges and propose solutions. Conduct gap and impact analysis to deliver strategic recommendations. Feasibility and Cost/Benefit Analysis: Assess alternative processes and systems, recommending changes. Conduct pre-project analysis and develop business cases. Communicate change needs and benefits to stakeholders. Requirements and Process Improvement: Elicit, prioritize, and document user requirements. Provide functional specifications and design documentation. Produce logical system designs and prototypes. Team Leadership: Manage a small team of project managers or business analysts. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment. Promote staff development and continuous improvement. Best Practice Processes: Drive and support best practices within the team. Maintain domain knowledge and mentor junior analysts. Support and Deputize Team Manager: Deputize for the team manager as needed. Oversee and coordinate work, ensuring effective decision-making. System and User Testing: Validate system and user testing approaches. Create test strategies, scenarios, and scripts. Qualifications and Experience: Essential: BCS Business Analysis qualifications or equivalent. PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification. Professional qualification or postgraduate degree level skills. Proven experience in managing outcomes in a specialist field. Ability to gather, review, and document requirements. Project and people management skills. Appreciation of University priorities. Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body. ITIL Foundation certification or experience. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Commitment to professional development. Skills and Behaviours: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles. Structured and logical thinking. Ability to handle changing priorities. Innovative and creative problem-solving. Effective team management and collaboration. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Why Join? Engage in impactful projects that align with strategic goals. Lead and develop a team of talented professionals. Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Participate in professional development opportunities.