Business Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join us on a 6‑month fixed term contract. Reporting to an Assignment Manager, you’ll undertake end‑to‑end business analysis ensuring coordination of impact assessments, requirements definition and functional design across systems, processes, people, data and journeys to ensure an end‑to‑end solution design is in place. As a Business Analyst, you’ll be responsible for working closely with colleagues across teams to identify and document processes, lead workshops to gather and capture business requirements from a range of stakeholders and work within our governance cadence to champion and prioritise into delivery.At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attendance at one of our office locations.What you’ll be doing:Ensuring all change requirements are defined end‑to‑end and that the impact on systems, people, processes, data and journeys is understoodInfluencing and supporting business users in being able to define the requirement rather than the solution neededManaging the development, distribution and baseline approval of all communication related to end‑to‑end business requirements and functional designOverseeing requirements analysis and functionality are compliant with company standards, business and technical target architecturesReviewing testing strategies, plans, criteria and results to ensure delivery of end‑to‑end solutionsManaging change in business requirements throughout the project, ensuring all change management activity takes place and impacts of change are fully documented and understoodWorking within business analysis practice, following a structured end‑to‑end business analysis and design framework which ensures appropriate decisions can be made regarding changes to systems, data requirements and processes and the impacts of doing so including EPIC and user story creation within agile teamsDue to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.What you’ll bring:BCS BA foundation or practitioner level certificationProven experience in defining end‑to‑end solutions, with a focus on requirements definition and functional design across various domainsExperience with modern tooling such as Agile backlogs and MiroConfident facilitating workshops, understanding stakeholder requirements, identifying problems and collaborating with cross functional teamsProficient in Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies is preferredExpertise in utilising an end‑to‑end business analysis and design framework to guide decisions on system and process changesCommitment to continuous learning and adaptabilityAs a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.What we offer:Competitive annual salary dependent on experienceDiscretionary company & performance‑based bonusContributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)Life Assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)Private medical cover28 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysOpportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leaveWellbeing services & resourcesAXA employee discountsHow to apply:To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button; you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV.Equal Opportunities Statement:We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to lauren.standen@axa-insurance.co.uk.Who we are:At AXA Health, we’re passionate about helping our members to put their health first, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses, or huge corporates. From fast access to diagnosis and treatment, to guidance and tools that can help them manage their health every day, not just when there’s a problem, our members can be confident we’ll guide them, every step of the way.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr