Senior Data Business Analyst - Transformation Programme

Job description

Hybrid working - Guildford

 

Who We Are

 

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, and celebrate an inclusive culture.

  

In line with our Global strategy and purpose, we are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic Data Transformation Change team as a Senior Data Business Analyst. The UK Transformation Programme is the largest business transformation programme at Allianz, it's purpose to harmonize, simplify and scale Allianz assets across the entire Group to the benefit of OEs, employees and, ultimately, customers. This is a massive undertaking in every respect that puts

Allianz at the forefront of industry innovation.   

In this role, you will collaborate with Change experts who are trusted partners in driving our business towards achieving our strategic objectives.

 

About The Role:

 

The purpose of the role is to enable data focused change by using specialised business analysis techniques and a disciplined business analysis approach. You will be supporting the Transformation Programme to articulate the need for change. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and IT teams to understand requirements, gather data, conduct in-depth analysis, and deliver change, aligned with our data-led strategy, contributing to the overall success of the Transformation Programme.

 

Key Accountabilities:

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Work to understand the AS IS and TO BE business environment and systems landscape.

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Elicit, understand and define requirements to realise the data objectives of the Allianz UK Transformation Programme, translating complex data analysis into actionable insights and requirements.

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Assess, appropriately document and manage the impact of requirements on Data systems and process.

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Collaborate with cross-Programme teams to design and implement solutions that align with our data-led strategy.

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Support the development, systems testing, user acceptance testing and implementation of solutions by working closely with solution partners, suppliers, and business stakeholders.

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Mentor and coach other BAs to assure quality and delivery of excellence in Business Analysis in Data.

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Learn from previous experience and understands how benefits have been delivered by participating in post-implementation reviews, lessons learned sessions and knowledge share/peer reviews.

 

About You:

 

 

Skills & Experience:

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You'll demonstrate a passion for the BA role, will be a highly accomplsihed BA, you'll be used to working in data-oriented business analysis roles involving high-complexity deliveries.

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Experience and knowledge of systems lifecycle concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate and maintain IT systems/services.

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An agile mindset, with a flexible and adaptable approach to delivering against business priorities.

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Great stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, and explain at all levels

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Experience of delivery within an Agile framework, and an understanding of Programme and Project lifecycles  

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A demonstrable understanding of Master Data, Reference Data, Data Quality and Data Governance and the ability to apply understanding to requirements definition

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Competent in the use of mainstream data tools and applications and familiarity with Data Warehousing

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Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance and role of Data Modelling and ability to represent data using standard modelling techniques

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Experience working in a Financial Services environment, particularly General Insurance is desirable, but not essential

 

 

Qualifications:

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A Level education or equivalent (Essential)

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BCS Diploma in Business Analysis or equivalent (Desirable)

 

 

What We Will Offer You:

 

 

This is an exciting time to join the Transformation Programme, we're in our 3rd year and writing the next chapter, which will revolutionise how we do business in the future.  The expectation of the business is high, we work at pace and you'll be busy, however, this is a great opportunity to work with a highly talented team and showcase your expertise.

 

You'll combine working from home with working from the Guildford office (approx. once a week). 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from, including, retail discounts, discounted insurance cover and our newly launched ElectriX car purchase scheme, so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
 

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25 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy / sell up to 5 days

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Annual company and performance-based bonus

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Generous pension contributions and Life Cover up to 4 x salary

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Excellent career and development opportunities

 

 

Our Ways of Working

 

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 
Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. 
 

 

Our Purpose and Values
 

 

We secure your future
Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust
 

Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed. 
 

 

Diversity & Inclusion

 

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career. 

At Allianz, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act – this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range other adjustments.

 

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.
 

 

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