Role: IT Insurance Business Analyst (Project Manager)
Duration: 6 months + possibility of extension
Location: Hybrid London, UK (2 days onsite per week)
B2B Contract / Freelance / Contract
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to join a high-impact Data & Analytics team supporting strategic initiatives for a costumer in the Insurance sector. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, driving the successful delivery of data-driven solutions, including modern data platforms, ETL pipelines, and business intelligence reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect and formalize business requirements for the implementation of Data & Analytics projects with ETL and Data Visualization tools
* Collaborate closely with Data Engineers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
* Design and execute test strategies, including building test books and validating solutions against business requirements
* Act as Project Manager for smaller initiatives and PMO for larger, more complex programmes
* Support the Data & Analytics technical leader in the implementation of a new Data Platform based on MS Fabric
* Ensure alignment between stakeholders, technical teams, and business objectives
* Drive continuous improvement in data processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Skills
Must have
* 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within the Insurance industry
* Strong understanding of the insurance lifecycle (policy, underwriting, claims, etc.)
* Proven experience working on Data & Analytics projects (ETL, reporting, dashboards)
* 5+ years of experience in Project Management / PMO, including planning and tracking delivery
* Solid SQL skills for data analysis and validation
* Experience working in cross-functional teams with Data Engineers and technical stakeholders
* Strong analytical thinking, proactivity, and problem-solving capabilities
Nice to have
* Working experience in Commercial insurance or ReInsurance
* Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric data platform
* Knowledge of ETL tools such as Alteryx or Microsoft Data Factory
* Knowledge of Data Visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau