Senior Business Analyst

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Talent Acquisition Business Partner @ SmartSearch | Recruitment, Growth and Communication

SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider.

SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we will strive to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are seeking a highly experienced Agile Business Analyst to join our Product team. This role is essential for conducting deep business analysis and ensuring that our projects align with business goals and deliver maximum value. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of agile methodologies and extensive experience in business analysis.

VARIED DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deep Business Analysis and Support for Product Owners: Conduct thorough and detailed business analysis to understand and document business requirements, processes, and workflows. Provide comprehensive support to product owners through client engagement and research, helping them to understand and meet client needs effectively.
• Agile Methodologies: Apply agile principles and practices to facilitate effective project delivery and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Develop clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis: Analyse data to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, process flows, and user guides.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, and other team members to ensure successful project outcomes.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to conduct deep and thorough business analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with data analysis and visualisation tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in AML/KYC/KYB a plus

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT SMARTSEARCH?

• We are a multi-award winning Tech company with an aspirational mentality.
• Some of our most recent recognitions include: named in the renowned RegTech100 list for 2024 , listed in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024 , as well as being named Technology Provider of the Year by Corporate Finance Awards 2024 .
• We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022 .
• There are excellent progression opportunities due to our growth and you will have personal development goals, regular feedback and support.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Social Responsibility. Through our DE&I group, charitable initiatives and support for local schools, we actively foster a positive impact on our community.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service.
• Private Medical Insurance covering dental and optical.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• 1 day paid volunteering per year.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity offerings.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid: 2 days a week in office, 3 from home.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst, Information Technology, and Product Management

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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