As the Lead Business Analyst (internally known as Analysis Lead) within our Digital Solution Delivery team, you'll play a key role in the leadership team delivering our Digital Transformation. You'll be responsible for building and maturing our Agile Business Analysis capability, ensuring we have the right skills and people in place deliver on our organisation's strategy.
About the role
* Lead a team of Senior Business Analysts and Business Analysts within the Digital Solution Delivery domain, providing line management, coaching and personal development support
* Lead the Business Analysis capability; ensuring that the team has the required skills and developing a culture of continuous improvement and learning
* Manage the resource and capacity of the team; ensuring required analysis resource is in place, leading recruitment activity and onboarding and management of suppliers, where required
* Manage the quality and delivery of Business Analysis deliverables within the domain
* Work as a key part of the Digital Leadership Team to translate organisational strategy and priorities into focussed and achievable Delivery Roadmaps
* Establish and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders across the society, including colleagues in Customer Services, Financial Crime, Change Leads, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Security
* In partnership with our business areas and solution delivery teams, impact assess and prioritise change initiatives to develop a realistic roadmap for delivery
* Identify and manage risks associated with the Business Analysis team and related delivery
* Manage the Business Analysis cost centre, including budgeting and forecasting, and as required, Supplier Relationship Management
* Work in partnership with discipline Leads across Digital, to promote engaging Communities of Practice, and advocate for the benefits of Agile delivery methods across the society
* Work with other Analysis Leads to develop a YBS wide Business Analysis Community of Practice and lead the evolution of the Business Analysis Service model
About you
* Expert knowledge and practical experience of industry standard Business Analysis skills and techniques, within both Agile and traditional delivery methodologies, with the ability to lead Business Analysis delivery in cross-functional teams
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills and ability to articulate solutions in a business context
* Excellent ability to influence business stakeholders and technical resources to set our teams up for delivery of desired business outcomes
* Experience of recruiting, managing and coaching Business Analysts and building capability and knowledge
About us
At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
* Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
* Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
* Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
* Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
* My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tazafia Mahmood on tmahmood@ybs.co.uk
Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date #J-18808-Ljbffr