Business Analyst

Business AnalystGrade 7 (£42,708 - £47,754)1 POST37 Hours PermanentDo you have excellent Business Analyst skills and extensive knowledge of change management principles and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for youAbout WMPFWMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands.We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.We are recruiting for a Business Analyst to join our continually growing Finance, Resources and Transformation Service Area.Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.What the day will look likeResponsibilities include:Develop knowledge of the organisation, its aims, objectives and priorities, and to understand the impact of the major business change programmes of the Fund and the effect they will have on the organisation and other change initiatives, becoming a catalyst for change, helping to drive through the initiatives and the realisation of business benefits.Develop productive and effective relationships with business customers, meeting with all levels of business user to understand the business and requirements.Define and analyse existing KPIs & underlying processes to identify areas for improving efficiency and effectiveness through waste reduction, removal of non-value-add activities, and exploiting opportunities to increase levels of STP.Map and document business processes, ensuring all systems dependencies and interfaces are captured, inherent risks identified, and appropriate controls defined.Prepare procedures documentation to support the development of key business processes, ensuring roles and responsibilities across the process are clearly set out and understood.Prepare systems and data maps to ensure data capture, storage and flows between systems are understood and optimised where possible, whilst also considering overall data integrity.About youYou will be an experienced and proactive Business Analyst with a strong background in regulatory or financial services, skilled in process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and driving operational improvements through data, systems, and process analysis.You will be delivery-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently to support and lead projects that align with the Fund’s ambitious transformation goals.For more information please email WMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or to apply for this post please visit the following website:-Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home.We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.Working at the fund is a great way to start or develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate.You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact.We are delighted to have been accredited PASA, Investors in People, customer service excellence and we have Bronze Organisational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, which further underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion.How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. You also have 24-hour access to an employee assistance programme.As a new employee of our Finance, Resources & Transformation team, you will receive a robust interactive 8-week induction plan providing you the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the fund.You will also be enrolled onto a range of professional training courses including an introduction to the LGPS and team building to encourage collaborative working, allowing you to thrive in your new role.For more information, please emailWMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or to apply for this post please visit the following website:-www.wmjobs.co.ukFor full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Our working arrangementsAll council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.DiversityWe arecommittedto building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring,inclusive, and equal workplace.As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies ouractiveengagement with racial equality.These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums hereRecruitment of Ex-OffendersWe arecommittedto the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background.The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against anyindividualon the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more hereEmployment Information & SupportIf you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more -Learn more hereAttached documentsJob Description and Person Specification #J-18808-Ljbffr