Junior Business Analyst/Business Analyst

Junior Business Analyst This is an exciting opportunity working within our progressive data & analytics team, helping Elsevier's global marketing community deliver their digital marketing programmes. We have a clear vision for enabling data self-service and collaboration, driving innovation through our modern technology infrastructure and toolbox. You will work within our data & analytics engineering team, acting as a bridge into the business - working closely with a our marketing stakeholders to understand their needs, goals and objectives to support a range of projects and system development opportunities. This is a multi-faceted role, and will require a combination of analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive business success. Requirements analysis and definition - work with business partners to elicit high quality requirements, capture business needs, and identify opportunities for business led delivery Refine the product backlog - analyse backlog items to define user stories with the relevant details that aid better delivery increments, squad effort estimation and business prioritisation Manage and define the data release process and lifecycle - work with developers to define release cycle process and governance, produce process documentation, and take a pro-active approach to ensure process is followed Create high quality documentation at pace - prototypes, high-level designs, and succinct depictions of data flows and data pipelines Be a trusted advisor - develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and efficient, quality execution on projects Identify solution and technical interdependencies and commonalities to enhance standards and patterns across projects/solutions A proven technical business analysis skillset - process mapping, requirements elicitation and workshop facilitation, including tools that facilitate the process e.g MS Office, Draw.Agile - use of Jira for requirements and delivery management as part of a Scrum team Data models - entity relationships, data cataloguing, data dictionary and data warehousing concepts advanced communication (verbal and written) and customer services skills, with an ability to engage with senior management Problem-solver, with experience in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex issues, and identify risks/impacts that facilitate management decision-making We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements such as: Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Long service awards Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve. Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home. Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. #