Description:
Senior Business Analyst
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester
Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time
Ready to utilize your experience and expertise in Business Analysis.
We have an exciting role for you – Senior Business Analyst
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
- Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
- Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.
The Role
You will be responsible large‑scale transitions or complex change environment- navigate operational, technical and people‑centric change to ensure a smooth, well‑governed and high‑quality transition.
This opportunity will allow you to play a critical role in driving our success. With your knowledge of the financial services industry, strong analytical skills and a passion for business and data analysis you will provide valuable insights and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities:
- Takes ownership of medium to more complex (large) change initiatives, including defining scope, occasionally needing guidance on more complex aspects.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with stakeholders and the team proactively driving engagement and discussions.
- Comfortable in defining scope, priorities, and benefits with stakeholders, with limited support, ensuring alignment and understanding.
- Proficient in workshop facilitation, requirements gathering, NFR’s, current and ‘to be state analysis.
- Thoroughly analyses processes and data, presenting well-considered options for consideration.
- Analysis outputs well documented ensuring source traceability and adherence to specified standards and delivered within agreed timescales.
- Has an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the BA toolkit.
- Works independently, following BA processes and using the BA toolkit effectively.
- Seeks out help and guidance from other business analysts when needed.
- Peer review feedback reflected in all outputs and feedback required is taken on board.
- Undertake peer review checks on other Analyst’s work.
- Maintains and updates knowledge and skills within their area of specialism using the range of resources available.
Your Profile
- To work independently and able to coach where necessary.
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
- Ability to work in fast paced environments and have a delivery focused mindset at all time.
- Ability to support others with strong communication and influencing skills.
- Excellent data analysis skills
- Migrations experience is an advantage
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
- In-depth knowledge of UK Workplace Pension processes (auto enrollment, annuities, scheme maintenance).
- Familiarity with pension administration platforms and related workflows.
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Experience with tools like Visio for process mapping.
- Attention to detail, adaptability to regulatory changes, and strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in UK Life & Pensions domain or workplace pensions.