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From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group.
The position
Associate Business Analyst (Data) to help drive forward some of our most challenging and exciting data initiatives, providing consistent and high quality data across the global business.
Summary of the role
We are looking for a professional wanting to progress a career in Business Analysis to work as a bridge between business, data, technology and solution providers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our data services, products, and processes. Joining us as an Associate Business Analyst in Data, you will be a part of a team of hardworking Business Analysts focused on building data products, who are looking to challenge the industry status quo.
Responsibilities
- Participate in workshops, interviews and prototyping sessions in order to elicit business requirements
- Perform analysis for strategic and data projects, using Agile methodology (e.g. user stories, and backlog priority management etc.)
- Assist Business Analysts in the scope and requirements change of projects during implementation phase
- Help produce documentation to ensure the future understanding of projects
- Work with the development team to ensure product align to the business requirement
- Help Business Analysts facilitate the successful completion of project on time and on budget
Requirements
- Demonstrate evidence of analysing and documenting business requirements
- At least 6 months experience of working with data
- Some knowledge of data transformation and data warehouses would be an advantage
- Some user of data access and manipulation tools (e.g. SQL, Python etc.)
- Understanding of MI reporting
- Knowledge and understanding of data visualisation projects
- Knowledge of MI software for dashboards (e.g. Qlikview/Qlik Sense or Power BI) advantageous
- Knowledge of working in an Agile project environment advantageous
- Experience of working in the Insurance industry (particularly London Market insurance) is essential
- Able to work in a small fast moving team with shifting priorities
- Aptitude and willingness to lean new skills essential
The Location
We are based in the vibrant area of the City of London. Our office is just a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station.
What we offer
- Competitive salary & generous pensions
- Individual private medical cover via Bupa
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave / 4 weeks full pay paternity leave
- Agile working arrangements
- A wide variety of wellbeing offers: Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work (up to £5k), Digital GP services, Mental Wellbeing support apps
You should apply if you want
- a career that you define
- an access to on-the-job learning and upscale courses (e.g. Chartered Insurance Institute course and certification)
- to join a group that considers their people as its chief competitive advantage
- to be a part of the place where everyone has a voice
- to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community
- if you are passionate about a constantly evolving working environment and challenges
Come join us!
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.
What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Our Culture: People First
We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become:
- An international group with independence and people at its heart
- A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world
The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David’s vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
