Agile Business Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking an Agile Business Analyst to collaborate in building top-tier digital platforms. This role involves interpreting and implementing new features and functionalities while streamlining operational workflows. You will work closely with business users to gather high-level requirements, translate them into epics and user stories, and assess improvements from existing backlogs.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to extract and document broad requirements reflecting core business needs.
• Convert business demands into prioritized epics and user stories, evaluating risks across various options.
• Maintain continuous collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deeply understand business processes and support the creation of impactful design solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and engineering teams to transform business requirements into functional and technical user stories with validated acceptance criteria.
• Lead change management initiatives including readiness assessments, communication plans, training delivery, and go-live support.
• Conduct design reviews and walkthrough sessions using prototypes and wireframes to validate and communicate proposed solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst, with strong exposure to financial services or insurance sectors.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Data Analysis, IT, Information Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience using Agile Business Analyst tools such as Figma, Axure, Miro, Jira, Confluence, and Visio.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and tools.
• Advantageous qualifications include Business Analyst certifications (IIBA, ISEB), Project Management certifications (IPMA, PMP, PRINCE2), and formal software quality assurance experience.

Work Environment and Location

This position is part of the I.T group within the Wealth and Insurance business unit, working with a diverse team across the Software Delivery Lifecycle. The role primarily involves enhancing customer-facing digital applications. The position is hybrid: work can be performed anywhere within the Republic of Ireland, with the main office located in Dublin. Some travel for onsite collaboration is required, with frequency to be determined in agreement with management.

Why Join Us?

• A company culture focused on work-life balance with flexible working options.
• 23 days of annual leave and substantial pension contributions.
• Supportive family policies including 6 months paid maternity leave, fertility and surrogacy support, and resources for working parents.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives like assistance programs, online healthcare consultations, and financial wellbeing coaching.
• Encouragement and support for professional development and educational qualifications to advance your career.