Business Analyst- IT

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol, Edinburgh, or Skipton. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires two days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more about our culture of flexible working

We give you a world of potential

Computershare are currently looking to recruit an IT Business Analyst to join a global team within Computershare Issuer Services.

This position sits within a cross-functional Agile delivery team which creates customer-oriented solutions aligned to the overall Computershare and Technology strategy and values.

You will prepare clear requirements which will form a well-balanced Product Backlog for your delivery team to work, facilitating simple, robust, and scalable solutions which deliver regular incremental value to our business lines.  In addition, you will contribute to the Analyst community, promote innovation, and share knowledge of industry best practices, closely collaborating with a large network of stakeholders.

Why would you choose this role when there are other IT Business Analyst roles in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

Opportunity to experience diverse cultures working in a global team alongside global stakeholders.
Onus on personal development and collaboration as you will be part of a global BA community across the UK, Ireland, Oceania and North America. In this community you will share experiences, ideas and learnings, to further enhance the skillsets of the BA community and yourself.
Career progression opportunities with the chance to move into roles within the organisation such as: Senior BA, Scrum Master, or Product Owner.

This role will be based in one of our offices 2 days a week currently.

A role you will love

We are a busy team and operate in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, so you will be readily adaptable and prioritise self-learning and development. You will also be required to be inquisitive and show a strong passion for what you do and financial services.

Reporting to a Business Analyst Team Lead, you will agree a personal career plan to promote your strengths and support your development needs. You will have opportunities to progress in several different directions, including progression as an increasingly senior Business Analyst, or other roles within the organisation .

Some other key responsibilities:

Write high quality, clear User Stories.
Provide vision to the team for items on Product Backlog.
Support estimates for User Stories based on the relative sizing scale used in your team.
Run effective stakeholder workshops – always looking to keep things interactive and fun!
Become a domain expert within your business line and associated systems.
Ensure backlog is balanced and represents items demanded across multiple business units.
Help define Minimum Viable Products, and deliver small, independently usable features.
Promote a learning culture, and mentor less experienced team members.
Share new ideas with the delivery community through meetings and blog posts.
Work with Business Owner to constantly maintain a prioritised Product Backlog.

What will you bring to the role?

You will demonstrate previous experience as an IT Business Analyst and have a clear passion for financial services.

Other key skills required for the role include:

Good communicator (written and verbal).
Approachable and available.
Able to manage positive and effective negotiations with stakeholders.
Able to contribute to design decisions.
Motivated and pragmatic.
Logical problem solver.
Able to understand and retain detailed knowledge within complex domains.
High attention to detail.

Rewards designed for you.

Employee Share Plan. Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you’ll receive a company contribution aswell.

Health and Wellbeing. Our health and wellbeing rewards can be tailored to support you and your family.

Save for Your Future. We will support you along your retirement savings journey.

Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.

Employee Discounts. We’ve partnered with other organizations to offer you extra savings. Enjoy discounts with banks, car manufacturers, on flights, accommodation, and days out as well as with many big brand shops.

Extra Rewards. From tuition reimbursement to cash bonus recruitment referral programs, our comprehensive benefits package offers a multitude of options.