Principal Business Analyst

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Principal Business Analyst

Apply locations: York, Bristol

Posted on: 10 Days Ago

Job requisition ID: R-150590

Salary: Circa £70,000

Do you have a passion for transformation? Do you like to challenge the status quo, think differently and look at ways technology can solve business problems? Are you dynamic, resilient and want to be involved in developing a community that drives Aviva strategy? If you do, you could be part of this transformation.

At Aviva we love to constantly innovate and improve the experience for our customers. Our Technology Change Agents drive key deliveries and outcomes across the Insurance, Wealth and Insurance businesses. You will be a leader in the Business Analysis Community in Aviva, delivering great outcomes for all business analysts as part of the BA practice. You will be using your expertise (particularly around AGILE) to evolve and improve analysis practices in delivery. You will be a role model for Business Analysts in furthering their careers, building skills and developing key analysis capabilities for the future.

If you are motivated by making a difference, enjoy a variety of assignments, are keen to develop and have strong relationship building skills, this could be the role for you!

A bit about the job:

As a Principal Business Analyst, you will be leading development of scope and requirements in strategic, complex change environments. You’ll take ownership of creating teams, setting the approach and overseeing the delivery of Business Analysis activities on key portfolios, programmes, in a significant segment of the Wealth business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

1. Experience of leading and shaping large and complex programmes along with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive necessary change.
2. Excellent analytical, decision making, problem-solving and facilitation skills.
3. Demonstrable collaboration across change/technology disciplines and organisational boundaries, as well as with third parties and suppliers.
4. Previous experience in creating and owning AGILE ways of working/deliveries.
5. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication (the ability to sell a vision).

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary: circa £70,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity: 12% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme: Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.

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About Us

We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

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