Business Analyst - Hybrid Working - Inside Ir35

Business Analyst - Hybrid Working - Inside IR35

Our client are currently seeking a Business Analyst with a solid background in agile methodologies and classical BA skills to join the team on a contract basis. This role would be Hybrid Working, with the client site based in London.

As the ideal candidate you will have experience in product environments, preferably within the EdTech sector. You will play a crucial role in interpreting performance of the platform and architecture, and in collaborating with the Product Architect and Product Owner to align technical development with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify areas of complexity, inefficiency and misalignment with business objectives.
• Translate technical information into accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Analyse current user behaviour to establish the effectiveness of current functionality, to identify product enhancements and to test the effectiveness of prototypes
• Work closely with the Product Architect and Product Owner to understand architectural and business constraints and opportunities.
• Facilitate discussions between technical and non-technical stakeholders to foster a shared understanding.

Future State & Strategy Development:

• Assist in developing a vision for the future state of the product that aligns with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the product strategy to achieve the desired future state.
• Input into the roadmap and backlog to ensure alignment between strategy, architecture, and business objectives.
• Use data analysis to extract actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making through the interpretation of complex datasets.

Agile and Lean Practice:

• Ensure agile and lean practices are followed in analysing, documenting, and managing requirements and customer needs.

Communication:

• Maintain clear communication channels between all stakeholders regarding product architecture, functionality and strategy.
• Prepare and present findings, solutions, and updates to stakeholders in a clear and straightforward manner.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain thorough documentation for current and future product architecture, processes, and strategies.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer among team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Expert user of Power BI and Google Analytics
• Proven experience in product or startup environments, EdTech sector experience is a plus.
• Experience in agile methodologies is essential; experience in a startup environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into accessible language.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age