IT Business Analyst - Direct Lending Programme

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Who Speclialist Work With The Business Analyst will work with UKEF's Business Analysis team and be solely dedicated to the Direct Lending (DL) programme. They will report progress to the DL project manager and be expected to work with business users - primarily the DL team but also other members of the Finance department and UK Operations, IT Development, the Project Management Office and other stakeholders at all levels within UKEF as required. What Specialists Work On The Direct Lending programme is an enabler for UKEF to scale up the volume of loans processed to the benefit of UK Exporters. The IT system enhancements will give Stakeholders more confidence of operational sustainability and facilitate any increase in the limit on Direct Lending. The Business Analyst will be working for the delivery of Direct Lending Programme. The role will involve gathering, analysing and documenting the business requirements, business processes and producing solution options. Where the Work Takes Place UKEF Offices, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ and possibly at other government department locations in Whitehall and other London-based organisations Early Market Engagement Not Applicable Working Arrangements A typical working day is 9am-5pm, however working outside of these hours may be required due to business/project need. The role is based in London. Work Location UKEF Offices, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ and possibly at other government department locations in Whitehall and other London-based organisations Security Clearance This role will require Government Counter Terrorism Security Standard Clearance. UKEF would facilitate the process should this level or above not already be held by the successful supplier. Additional T&Cs UKEF reserve the right to seek clarification on applications prior to the appointment. UKEF expect the successful supplier to be in a position to sign the service agreement as soon as possible, but no later than ten working days from notification of appointment. UKEF reserves the right to terminate the contract and will give two (2) weeks' notice of termination Skills & Experience Understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft client and server software Direct experience of working in a waterfall and/or agile development environment Experience of interacting with stakeholders at different levels, including delivering written communications on detailed and complex subject matter Demonstrable evidence of ensuring products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the phase (Discovery, Alpha/Beta/Live) Good understanding of IT processes and functions (Functional & Application Design, System Development Lifecycle, and Architecture) High level of understanding of the Microsoft Windows and the Office Suite High standard of communication in writing and with diagrams Formally trained in business and systems analysis to ISEB Practitioner level and employing more than one methodology An industry standard project development method (e.g. Agile/Scrum, DSDM) Minimum two years' experience of working in an IT analysis role or a role that requires considered analysis of options and definitions of solutions Experience of carrying out gap analyses and feasibility studies Process modelling experience Nice to Haves Demonstrate knowledge of an industry standard analysis and design method (e.g. SSADM, UML) Demonstrate knowledge of Cognos Demonstrate knowledge Fidelity ACBS Demonstrate knowledge of HP Quality Manager Software No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria We work in a department which is at an early stage of transaction from waterfall to an Agile by Default and Service Delivery environment We aim to provide teams with the empowerment they need to deliver the best products There is a newly established Design Authority to provide direction of delivery as per our UKEF systems Road Map Most of the projects work in a matrix team structure Liaison with a wide range of stakeholders at every level to inform solution designs Appreciation of the wider context of changes so that the implications of changes are fully understood Analysis of requirements in order to provide accurate, expert, professional and objective advice on potential solutions to business users, developers and senior manangement Establishing clear and consistent requirements for changes which can be agreed by all stakeholders Identifying options in response to business requirements which will improve business operation Identifying opportunities for improving business processes and use of IT to bring quantifiable business benefit Working with business users and project teams to ensure that requirements are clear and understood Working with developers and external suppliers to deliver agreed solutions Ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, will deliver the expected benefits and can be delivered cost effectively Managing personal workload within a matrix management environment to deliver to multiple projects within required timescales Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range up to £500 per day