Data Science Business Analyst

Mirai Talent
London
1 year ago
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We are on the lookout for a Technical Business Analyst to interpret requirements and identifies relevant data sets for projects being executed within our clients organisation, as well as possess the technical skill and an ability to present and visualise data to provide tangible, actionable insights.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Technical Business Analyst, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive data science and engineering expertise. Your role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders on multiple projects, products and/or services at any given time across a number of different business entities. 

You’ll collect and correctly interpret data making sure that the right building blocks in place to deliver on its project pipeline. You’ll also be expected to understand business process and clearly articulate those processes into engineering and data science. And of course you’ll present to our stakeholders and have a flair for visual reporting. Working as part of a team of Business Analysts, focussed on the Discovery and Design phases of our Agile delivery framework. Support our Engineering Data Science and Underwriting colleagues, by helping to navigate and convene the capabilities our clients need Analysis of new business propositions including business case development, defining and eliciting business requirements and shaping the scope for delivery Supporting the collaboration and transition of business propositions to practical deliverables for our stakeholders Championing the use of agile and design thinking methods to drive innovation, continual improvement and solve complex problems. Supporting digital transformation programmes aimed at scaling our business through efficiencies and new service offerings.

What you can bring: 

Proven and demonstratable experience in data analysis, python, SQL, database analysis and management and data warehousing Significant technical understanding of business analysis frameworks, benefits management, business processes modelling, requirements analysis, user journey mapping, persona creation, and functional decomposition Confidence in leading the discovery process and designing analytical approaches to suit the nature of the work and environment. Effective communication and presentation skills required. Effective stakeholder management skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering optimal client solutions, bringing an entrepreneurial approach and mindset to business design Knowledge of advanced analytics, data engineering and and a desire to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team is desirable.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive Base Salary Performance Related Discretionary Bonus Holiday: 28 days core annual leave, and you can buy or sell up to 5 days Pension: A minimum 2% employee contribution plus 7% contribution (9%) up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution plus 13% contribution (18%) Private Medical: cover for yourself. Family members/dependants can be added Flex Fund: £1,000 (pro-rated based on start date) to spend on flexible benefits Life Assurance: 10 x annualised base salary

Mirai believes in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, understanding that a range of perspectives strengthens both our team and our partners’ teams. This is just one of the ways that we’re taking positive action to shaping a collaborative and diverse future in the workplace.

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